Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7847: Stop Unemployment Fraud Act

This bill, titled the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act, requires states to verify the identity of unemployment compensation claimants using government-issued IDs and supporting documents like utility bills or lease agreements. It mandates that states use data-matching systems to cross-check claimant information against employment records, new hire directories, and databases of incarcerated or deceased individuals to detect and prevent fraud. The legislation also prohibits relying solely on a claimant's self-attestation to prove eligibility and strengthens work search requirements by mandating that claimants maintain and submit weekly records of job search activities. Additionally, the bill allows states to use up to 5% of recovered overpayments or collected contributions to fund fraud prevention efforts, technology modernization, and proper employment classification programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill aims to prevent unemployment fraud through identity verification and data matching, protecting taxpayer funds and strengthening fiscal management by reducing improper payments.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4093: Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act

This bill, titled the Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act, would create a new tax credit for eligible individuals in 2026, providing $600 per adult and $600 per qualifying child. The credit is limited to taxpayers with adjusted gross income below $180,000 for joint filers, $120,000 for heads of household, and $90,000 for other filers. The legislation states that the revenue for these rebates would come from tariffs described as unlawful, including those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Payments would be issued rapidly after enactment, with no interest allowed on the refunds, and the bill includes provisions for coordinating payments with U.S. territories.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax rebates to working families, offering direct financial relief to lower and middle-income taxpayers through a new tax credit.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 2721: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 would prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding for federal programs at previous year's levels if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations bills. If a lapse in appropriations occurs, the bill would provide automatic funding for 14 days, extendable for additional 14-day periods until a new appropriations bill is enacted, with funds charged to the appropriate account once legislation is passed. The bill also restricts official travel for certain government employees and congressional staff during a lapse, with limited exceptions for returning to Washington, D.C. or responding to national security events. It establishes procedures requiring Congress to prioritize appropriations legislation during a funding gap and would take effect on September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents government shutdowns by ensuring continued funding for federal programs, promoting fiscal stability and protecting essential government operations from lapses in appropriations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1021: Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025

S 1021 establishes a new program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase purchases of "naturally nutrient-rich dairy" (like fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese made from cow's milk) by SNAP households. It provides point-of-sale incentives at checkout, meaning SNAP users would receive immediate discounts when buying qualifying dairy products. The program allocates $10 million annually for grants to state/local governments or nonprofits to run projects, with priority given to initiatives maximizing direct incentives and using electronic systems. Projects must be evaluated for effectiveness, and results will be publicly reported, while transitioning existing dairy incentive programs to this new framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M annually to fund SNAP dairy incentive program, strengthening nutrition assistance and government spending on essential services75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8085: Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026

This bill establishes a new annual wealth tax on individuals with net assets exceeding $50 million, requiring them to pay a percentage of their total asset value each year. The tax applies a 2 percent rate to assets between $50 million and $1 billion, with a higher rate of 3 percent or 6 percent on assets above $1 billion depending on whether a universal health insurance program is enacted. Married couples are taxed as a single unit, and certain assets like primary residences and small personal items are excluded from the calculation. The legislation also mandates enhanced reporting requirements for asset values, requires the IRS to audit at least 30 percent of taxpayers subject to this tax annually, and authorizes $100 billion in funding over ten years to support enforcement and administration of the new tax system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill introduces new wealth tax on ultra-high-net-worth individuals, increasing government revenue for public services and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7825: Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act

This bill would allow individuals who receive wildfire relief payments to exclude those amounts from their taxable income. It directly affects people who suffer financial losses from federally declared forest or range fires after December 31, 2014. The key provision states that relief payments for expenses like additional living costs, lost wages, personal injury, or emotional distress are not taxable, but only to the extent those losses are not already covered by insurance or other compensation. The tax exclusion applies to payments received after December 31, 2025, and ends for payments received after December 31, 2032.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by excluding wildfire relief payments from gross income, directly benefiting individuals affected by disasters and reducing their tax burden.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4135: FLAP Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes funding for the Federal Lands Access Program, which provides financial assistance to build and maintain roads connecting communities to federal lands like national parks and forests. It directly affects state and local governments, transportation agencies, and communities that rely on these roads for access to public lands. The legislation appropriates specific amounts from the Highway Trust Fund for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031, with funding increasing slightly each year. The program supports infrastructure projects that improve transportation routes to federal lands, facilitating recreation, tourism, and emergency access.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reauthorizes and increases funding for Federal Lands Access Program, directly strengthening budget allocation for public infrastructure and transportation services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reauthorizes and funds Federal Lands Access Program for building and maintaining roads connecting communities to federal lands, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4062: Next Generation 9–1–1 Act

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help states, tribes, and local governments deploy and maintain Next Generation 9-1-1 emergency communication systems. It requires the Assistant Secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to coordinate implementation efforts, provide technical assistance, and approve grant applications that must include detailed plans for interoperability, cybersecurity, and public outreach. The legislation also creates a new cybersecurity center to share threat information and establishes an advisory board with representatives from law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and 9-1-1 professionals to provide recommendations on deployment strategies. Funding is authorized through fiscal year 2031 to support these activities, with specific limits on administrative costs and requirements for sustainable funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes federal grant program to fund Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, increasing funding for essential public safety services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes federal grants for Next Gen 9-1-1 deployment, mandates cybersecurity requirements, and coordinates technical assistance for emergency communication systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Cybersecurity Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2026

HR 7737: SEEDS Act of 2026

This bill, known as the SEEDS Act of 2026, would allow digital asset indexes to be included as eligible investments within Trump accounts, which are special tax-advantaged investment accounts. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to add digital asset indexes to the list of permitted investments alongside other traditional assets. Additionally, the bill makes permanent a pilot program for Trump accounts that was previously set to expire in 2029, removing time limits on the program's operation. These changes would affect individuals who currently use or wish to use Trump accounts for investing, expanding the range of assets they can hold within these tax-advantaged structures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax-advantaged investment options, potentially increasing retirement savings and promoting fiscal responsibility through expanded tax benefits.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands investment options for digital assets, promoting adoption and integration of technology in financial systems.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 4119: Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2026

This bill would change how married couples claim the student loan interest tax deduction by allowing each spouse to apply the $2,500 deduction limit separately rather than as a combined household limit. The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, and would affect married couples filing jointly who have student loans in both spouses' names. Under current rules, the total deduction for both spouses combined cannot exceed $2,500, but this legislation would permit each spouse to claim up to $2,500 individually. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement this separate calculation method while maintaining the overall dollar cap for each individual taxpayer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax deduction for student loan interest, providing tax relief to married couples and reducing their tax burden.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands student loan interest deduction for married couples, improving financial access to education and reducing barriers to higher education financing.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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