Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2026

HR 7906: FOOD for Health Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a pilot grant program that funds Food is Medicine initiatives, which connect community organizations with healthcare providers to help people manage diet-related diseases through nutrition-focused services. The program would provide grants for activities such as medically tailored grocery deliveries, cooking classes, and emergency food operations, with priority given to projects using local foods and involving nutrition professionals. Funding of up to $20 million is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and the Secretary must submit reports to Congress on how the program affects participant health outcomes and system costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a pilot grant program to fund Food is Medicine initiatives, providing financial support for nutrition-focused services and community health programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant program for Food is Medicine initiatives, improving diet-related disease management through nutrition services and medically tailored food deliveries.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3972: Highway Formula Fairness Act

This bill, known as the Highway Formula Fairness Act, changes how the federal government distributes highway funding to states starting in fiscal year 2027. Instead of using current population or other metrics, the new formula bases each state's share on the amount of highway funding it received in 2012, relative to the total given to all states that year. The bill also includes a floor provision ensuring no state receives less than 95% of what its share would be based on its proportion of highway user tax payments to the federal Highway Trust Fund. These changes directly affect how billions of dollars in federal highway, safety, and infrastructure funds are allocated to state transportation departments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies federal highway funding distribution to ensure states maintain funding levels, protecting state budgets and essential infrastructure programs.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies federal highway funding distribution to ensure states receive fair allocations, protecting transportation infrastructure funding levels.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3930: HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act

This bill, titled the HOPE for Homeownership Act, imposes a 15 percent excise tax on hedge funds that purchase single-family homes with 1 to 4 units. The tax applies to any hedge fund taxpayer that manages at least $50 million in assets and acquires a majority ownership interest in such residential properties. Additionally, the legislation disallows mortgage interest deductions and depreciation for hedge funds that rent or lease these homes, while also reducing their eligibility for certain business income tax benefits. These tax changes are designed to discourage institutional investors from buying residential properties for investment purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes excise tax on hedge funds purchasing single-family homes, closing a tax loophole and promoting fiscal responsibility by limiting tax advantages for wealthy entities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes tax on hedge funds buying single-family homes to prevent speculation and increase housing availability for regular buyers, supporting affordable housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Homeownership Mortgages Renters

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 7756: First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Act of 2026

This bill creates a new type of tax-advantaged savings account specifically designed for first-time homebuyers. It allows individuals who have not owned a home in the past three years to make tax-deductible contributions to a special savings account, with a contribution limit based on income and capped at 20% of the national average home price. Money withdrawn from the account is tax-free if used for qualified expenses like purchasing a home or making major repairs, but taxable with a 10% penalty if used for other purposes. The bill also permits limited tax-free withdrawals for emergencies such as job loss, major health events, or marriage, and allows contributions to be rolled over into a new account within 60 days.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, providing tax relief and promoting homeownership through tax incentives.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, increasing access to affordable housing through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Homeownership

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4072: Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes funding for Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers, which conduct research on food systems and agricultural policy. It directly affects these research centers by extending their authorization period and increasing their annual funding from $10 million to $15 million. The key provision amends existing law to provide $15 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, replacing the previous funding levels that expired in 2023. This change ensures continued financial support for the centers' research activities over a five-year period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for agricultural research centers from $10M to $15M annually, directly strengthening government spending on essential research programs.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 4011: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998, which provides funding to protect tropical forests and coral reefs around the world. It directly affects the U.S. government agencies responsible for implementing conservation programs, primarily through the Department of State. The key provision allocates $20 million annually for fiscal years 2028 through 2032 to support ongoing conservation efforts. This legislation extends existing funding authority without changing the underlying conservation goals or program structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M annually for conservation programs, directly funding government agencies and supporting essential environmental protection efforts.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reauthorizes and funds tropical forest and coral reef conservation efforts, directly protecting natural resources and ecosystems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 9, 2025

S 42: Build the Wall Act of 2025

The Build the Wall Act of 2025 redirects unused Coronavirus relief funds to create a dedicated account for constructing physical barriers along the southern U.S. border. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security use these redirected funds - specifically unobligated amounts from the Social Security Act's pandemic recovery programs - to build and maintain border walls. The bill directly affects the Department of Homeland Security (as the agency responsible for implementation) and U.S. taxpayers (as the source of redirected funds). This is a funding mechanism, not a new policy, repurposing existing pandemic relief money for border infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill redirects unused pandemic relief funds to fund border wall construction, utilizing existing appropriated money rather than creating new taxes or cutting other services.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill redirects funds to build physical border barriers, a direct enforcement measure restricting border crossings per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7868: Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026, amends the Public Health Service Act to expand financial assistance for individuals who donate organs while alive. It directly affects living organ donors by removing income restrictions and increasing the maximum reimbursement amount for their qualifying medical expenses. The legislation sets a new maximum reimbursement of $10,000 for fiscal year 2027, with automatic annual adjustments based on inflation, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit detailed annual reports on program funding, participation, and outcomes. Additionally, the bill mandates a Government Accountability Office study to examine how Medicare could potentially cover costs currently reimbursed through this program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for living organ donor reimbursement program, expanding financial assistance and removing income restrictions.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands financial assistance for living organ donors by removing income restrictions and increasing reimbursement amounts, directly strengthening healthcare access and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7884: Healthcare is Human Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Healthcare is Human Act of 2026, creates a tax credit for licensed health care professionals who work in qualifying facilities, including Veterans Affairs medical facilities and those located in health professional shortage areas. The credit amount varies based on the number of hours worked each month, ranging from $300 to $500 per month depending on whether the professional works between 80-120, 120-160, or more than 160 hours of qualifying health care services. To receive the credit, professionals must work at least 80 hours in at least 8 months during the tax year, and their modified adjusted gross income must not exceed $200,000 for single filers or $400,000 for joint filers. The credit is available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and expires after December 31, 2030, with a requirement for a Government Accountability Office study to evaluate its impact on health care retention and access.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals in qualifying facilities, increasing funding for public health services and supporting essential workforce.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals working in qualifying facilities, increasing funding and supporting healthcare workforce retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals based on hours worked, effectively increasing compensation and supporting worker benefits in healthcare facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals working in VA facilities, improving veteran healthcare access and supporting staffing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Healthcare Workforce Veteran Healthcare

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passed · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HRES 1128: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution also (1) cautions that Americans are at greater risk each day DHS is subject to a lapse in appropriations, and (2) expresses gratitude to DHS employees for their commitment to protect the United States.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly calls for full funding of DHS, indicating support for government spending on essential security programs.85% confidence

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