Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Jun 8, 2026

HR 9172: Applying Existing Tax Anti-Abuse Rules to Digital Assets Act

This bill extends existing U.S. tax anti-abuse rules, specifically wash sale and constructive sale regulations, to cover most digital assets. It directly affects taxpayers who hold or trade digital currencies and tokens by treating them similarly to traditional stocks and securities for tax purposes. Key provisions define specific types of digital assets, such as traded and widely traded assets, while creating exceptions for certain stablecoins and activities like staking or mining. The legislation also establishes clear definitions for terms like tokenized and wrapped digital assets to ensure consistent application of tax laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax loopholes by extending anti-abuse rules to digital assets, promoting fiscal responsibility and government revenue integrity.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2026

HR 9171: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027 to support their operations, conservation efforts, and public services. It allocates money to manage public lands, protect endangered species, maintain national parks, and administer programs for Native American tribes and Alaska Natives. The legislation also includes specific rules that limit how agencies can use funds, such as restrictions on implementing certain environmental regulations and prohibitions on using money to regulate lead ammunition or carbon dioxide emissions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funding for Department of the Interior and EPA operations, conservation, and public services, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding for Interior and EPA to support conservation, protect endangered species, and maintain national parks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House May 26, 2026

HR 9041: America Bikes Act

The America Bikes Act expands federal funding and flexibility for building and improving infrastructure for walking and bicycling, primarily affecting state and local transportation agencies. It allows the federal government to cover up to 100% of project costs for specific safety improvements and creates a new competitive grant program to fund large-scale networks connecting communities, schools, and workplaces. The legislation also introduces a new grant program to help integrate bicycle facilities with public transit systems and provides tax breaks for employers who reimburse employees for bicycle commuting expenses. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to update safety guidelines for schools and set aside dedicated funding for active transportation projects on federal and tribal lands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases federal funding for walking and bicycling infrastructure, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes non-motorized transport to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution, aligning with environmental protection goals.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands federal funding and flexibility for walking and bicycling infrastructure, directly strengthening transportation networks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4336: CBP SPACE Act

HR 4336, the CBP SPACE Act, amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fee rules to allow adjustments in merchandise processing fees. This change directly affects CBP and sea ports of entry by enabling fee increases to cover capital costs like equipment upgrades, facility construction, and maintenance - previously limited to operational expenses. The bill requires CBP to submit annual reports detailing how fee proceeds are used for inspection facilities at sea ports, including specific funding allocations and outstanding infrastructure needs. It also prohibits CBP from requiring ports to provide administrative or training facilities for CBP operations. The law aims to improve transparency and funding for CBP's physical infrastructure at ports of entry.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables CBP to increase fees to fund capital costs like facility construction, strengthening fiscal management and funding essential border security infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables fee increases for sea port infrastructure capital costs (facility construction/maintenance), directly supporting transportation infrastructure funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8972: OPT Fair Tax Act

The OPT Fair Tax Act modifies federal tax and Social Security rules to exempt Optional Practical Training (OPT) from being classified as employment for F-1 student visa holders. By amending the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act, the bill ensures that students participating in OPT do not have to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes during their training periods. This change directly affects international students in the United States who are completing practical work experience related to their field of study. The legislation applies to all services performed after the date the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by exempting international students on OPT from Social Security and Medicare taxes, reducing their financial burden.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by exempting international students from taxes during OPT, facilitating their practical training and retention.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill exempts F-1 students on OPT from Social Security taxes, facilitating their economic integration and protecting their rights during training periods.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4639: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

This bill, known as the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, strengthens protections and incentives for individuals who report tax violations to the Internal Revenue Service. It ensures that whistleblower award decisions are reviewed de novo by the Tax Court based on the original administrative record and any new evidence, while also granting whistleblowers the right to remain anonymous unless a specific societal interest outweighs the potential harm to them. The legislation further safeguards these awards from budget cuts and mandates that interest be paid on awards if the IRS delays notifying the whistleblower of a preliminary recommendation. Additionally, it requires annual reports to list top tax avoidance schemes revealed by whistleblowers and corrects a technical error regarding attorney fee deductions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens IRS whistleblower protections and incentives, enhancing tax compliance and government accountability.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2026

HR 8785: Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026

This bill creates a new funding stream for medium-sized cities with populations between 200,000 and 999,999 that operate public transit systems. It directs 1.5 percent of unallocated federal transit funds to these eligible areas based on how well their performance matches that of larger cities with over 1 million residents. To qualify, a city must meet or exceed the national average in at least one specific metric, such as passenger miles per vehicle or ridership per capita. The Department of Transportation will use existing data to calculate these rankings and distribute the money accordingly.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new funding stream for medium-sized cities by directing 1.5% of unallocated federal transit funds, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates new funding for public transit in medium-sized cities and sets performance metrics to expand services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8739: Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act

The Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act expands funding and support for cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated properties known as brownfields. It increases the maximum grant amounts available for site remediation and adds new criteria to prioritize projects located on former military bases or in small communities. The legislation also mandates regular audits of how federal funds are used, requires states to maintain public inventories of brownfield sites, and directs the EPA to provide technical assistance to organizations that have previously been unsuccessful in securing grants. Additionally, the bill authorizes new studies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing loan programs and to explore the feasibility of creating a larger loan program for complex cleanup projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases funding for brownfield remediation and mandates audits, directly advancing the budget topic by allocating resources to essential environmental programs.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands funding for cleaning contaminated properties, directly reducing pollution and protecting environmental health.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill prioritizes brownfield projects on former military bases, aiding veteran transition and community revitalization.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Recycling

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8747: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

The K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to allow federal funding for artificial intelligence education in schools. This legislation directly affects states, local school districts, and educational staff by permitting the use of funds to teach students how to use AI safely and responsibly. Additionally, the bill authorizes money for professional development programs that equip teachers, librarians, and administrators with the skills to teach and utilize AI effectively. By adding these specific allowable uses to existing federal education grants, the act provides a clear pathway for integrating AI literacy into the K-12 curriculum.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes federal funding for K-12 AI education and teacher professional development, directly advancing the budget topic by allocating resources to essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to allow federal funding for AI literacy, directly supporting student education and teacher professional development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds AI literacy education and teacher training to promote safe and responsible technology use in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Libraries Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HRES 1310: Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.

This resolution expresses support for the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs. It highlights specific actions taken, such as using advanced technology to detect fraud, suspending billions of dollars in suspected fraudulent payments, and coordinating with law enforcement to prosecute offenders. The document also acknowledges the creation of a new task force designed to lead a governmentwide strategy against fraud in federal benefit programs. Ultimately, the bill serves as a formal recognition of these initiatives rather than introducing new laws or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to protect taxpayer dollars and safeguard federal programs from fraud, aligning with fiscal responsibility and preserving the health care safety net.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to protect Medicare and Medicaid from fraud, preserving taxpayer dollars and the healthcare safety net.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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