Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4083: Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act

This bill, titled the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, proposes two main tax changes: it creates an alternative maximum tax rate of 25.5% for low- and middle-income individuals earning less than 175% of a cost-of-living exemption, and it imposes a progressive surcharge on high-income individuals earning over $1 million. The low-income provision calculates taxes based on income above a living expense threshold that adjusts annually with inflation, while the high-income surcharge applies rates of 5%, 10%, and 12% to income brackets above $1 million, $2 million, and $5 million respectively. Both provisions use modified adjusted gross income as the base for calculations and apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The bill would directly affect individual taxpayers by altering how their income is taxed under the Internal Revenue Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax cuts for low/middle-income individuals and progressive surcharges on high earners, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax relief for working Americans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 7770: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

This bill, known as the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act, would create a new tax credit for individuals who purchase hearing aids. It directly affects taxpayers who buy qualified hearing aids and want to reduce their income tax liability. The credit would provide up to $1,000 per year for hearing aid purchases that are not covered by insurance, with income limits set at $300,000 for joint filers and $150,000 for other individuals. The bill also includes a provision preventing taxpayers from claiming this credit more than once every five years and ensures they cannot receive both a deduction and credit for the same expense. These changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for hearing aid purchases, providing tax relief to individuals and reducing income tax liability for taxpayers.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates tax credit for hearing aids, improving patient access to essential healthcare services and reducing out-of-pocket costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 739: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025

This bill adjusts the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program to expand access to mental health evaluations and correct funding mechanisms. It allows licensed mental health providers (not just physicians) to certify mental health conditions for WTC responders and survivors, and extends the timeframe to add new health conditions from 90 to 180 days. The bill also modifies how annual funding is calculated - using a 7% annual increase plus a population-based adjustment - to ensure long-term program sustainability through 2090. Additionally, it removes deceased individuals from enrollment counts to improve program accuracy and clarifies provider credentialing rules for the nationwide health network. These changes directly affect WTC responders and survivors seeking health coverage under the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for WTC Health Program by modifying calculation method and expanding access to mental health services for responders and survivors.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health provider access beyond physicians, extends condition add window to 180 days, and secures long-term funding for WTC Health Program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands mental health benefits for WTC responders and survivors, improving worker health protections and access to care under the WTC Health Program.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands mental health evaluations for WTC responders/survivors, broadens provider eligibility, and increases funding mechanisms for veteran health programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 4033: Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026, changes how mining companies calculate tax deductions for extracting rare earth minerals. It directly affects businesses that mine rare earth elements by increasing their allowable percentage depletion rate from the current standard to 22 percent. The specific minerals covered include the 15 lanthanide elements and scandium, which are now added to the list of resources eligible for this higher tax deduction. The change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill is enacted, allowing companies to deduct a larger portion of their mining costs from their taxable income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax deductions for mining rare earth minerals, providing tax relief to businesses and potentially increasing government revenue through expanded economic activity in critical mineral sectors.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases tax deductions for rare earth mining, which supports critical mineral production needed for renewable energy technologies and clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 4021: Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act

This bill creates a federal tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn, garden, and landscaping equipment that produces zero emissions. The credit allows eligible businesses to claim 40 percent of the equipment's cost as a tax reduction, with annual limits of $25,000 and a 10-year aggregate cap of $100,000. Covered equipment includes electric-powered mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools powered by electricity, batteries, or solar energy, as well as batteries and generators used to charge them. The credit applies to equipment placed in service after December 31, 2024, and expires five years after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a federal tax credit for businesses purchasing zero-emission equipment, directly advancing tax policy and fiscal management through tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credits for zero-emission electric equipment, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in landscaping.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tax credit for zero-emission equipment, directly reducing pollution and promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes adoption of electric technology equipment through tax incentives, advancing clean tech and reducing reliance on fossil fuel-powered machinery.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing zero-emission electric equipment, reducing carbon emissions from landscaping operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Solar Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4074: Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026, provides emergency funding to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to pay its employees during a federal government shutdown. It authorizes the agency to use Treasury funds to cover standard pay, benefits, and allowances for CISA staff when regular appropriations are not available, ensuring critical cybersecurity functions continue without interruption. The funding is temporary and will end when new appropriations are passed or by September 30, 2026, whichever comes first. The bill also includes provisions to prevent double payment to employees and ensures that costs incurred under this emergency funding are later charged to the appropriate permanent budget accounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to CISA to maintain essential cybersecurity operations during government shutdown, directly supporting government spending and fiscal management for critical infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides emergency funding to CISA to maintain cybersecurity operations during government shutdown, directly protecting critical infrastructure and cybersecurity functions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 17, 2026

S 4041: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program through fiscal year 2031, providing $40 million annually to support collaborative watershed projects. The program directly affects land management agencies, local communities, and Indian tribes by expanding eligibility criteria and increasing grant funding amounts to $150,000 per year for a minimum of three years. Key changes include adding Indian tribes as eligible participants, allowing multiple grant applications per year, and permitting grant extensions for successful projects. The legislation also clarifies what types of technical assistance are covered under the program and requires regular availability of funding opportunities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for Cooperative Watershed Management Program by $40M annually and expands grant amounts, directly supporting government spending on environmental programs.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reauthorizes and funds Cooperative Watershed Management Program, expanding eligibility to tribes and increasing grants for watershed conservation projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act

This bill amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to require the Treasury Secretary to testify annually before Congress about the Fund's operations. It also strengthens the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program by adjusting guarantee limits and extending the program's authorization period. Additionally, the bill expands capital assistance options for community development financial institutions and creates a new lending program specifically for Native community development financial institutions to support homeownership in Tribal and Native communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens CDFI Bond Guarantee Program and expands capital assistance, promoting fiscal management and government accountability through Treasury Secretary testimony requirements.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens CDFI Bond Guarantee Program and expands capital assistance for community development financial institutions, which can fund affordable housing initiatives and community development projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homeownership Property Development

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7774: FERRIES Act

This bill establishes and funds four federal grant programs to support passenger ferry services across the United States from 2027 through 2031. It authorizes funding for building and upgrading ferry boats and terminals, expanding urban ferry grants, creating a modernization program for ferry fleets and shipyards, and supporting essential ferry service in rural areas. The legislation allocates hundreds of millions of dollars in total funding, with specific amounts designated for each program and fiscal year, and requires that a significant portion of rural ferry funds go to services connecting multiple rural communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes and funds four federal grant programs for passenger ferry services, allocating hundreds of millions in funding to build, upgrade, and modernize ferry infrastructure and support essential services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes and funds four federal grant programs to support passenger ferry services, including building boats, upgrading terminals, and expanding urban and rural ferry services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports Rail Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3973: National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, a program that provides training and resources to first responders across the United States. The legislation extends funding through fiscal year 2031, with annual appropriations increasing from $111 million in 2027 to $125 million in 2031. It updates the list of participating organizations to include new entities such as the Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education and the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, while also expanding eligibility to include territorial public safety agencies. The bill includes provisions to ensure each participating organization receives at least the same funding level they received in 2023, with any additional funds distributed equally among them.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases funding for first responder training programs from $111M to $125M through FY2031, directly supporting government spending on public safety services.90% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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