Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3784: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to integrate accounting education into school programs. It requires states to include "accounting education, including career awareness" as part of a well-rounded K-12 educational experience and creates new funding opportunities for programs teaching accounting. The law specifically aims to increase access to high-quality accounting courses for students from groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. These changes directly affect K-12 students and school districts receiving federal education funding under Title IV.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new funding opportunities for accounting education programs, advancing state education budget allocation for underrepresented groups.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates accounting education in K-12 curriculum, creates new funding for accounting programs, and specifically increases access for underrepresented groups in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2330: Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help schools recruit and retain paraprofessionals - school support staff like teaching assistants - who work directly with students but lack full teaching credentials. It allocates funds to states based on prior Title I education funding, requiring states to prioritize schools serving high numbers of low-income students or designated "high-need" schools. Funds can be used for mentoring programs, professional development, credentialing (like special education or English learner certificates), and wage increases or bonuses for paraprofessionals. The program mandates annual reporting on wage baselines, paraprofessional numbers, and how funds were used to address shortages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal grant program allocating funds for paraprofessional recruitment/retention in schools, increasing government spending on public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants for paraprofessional recruitment/retention, mentoring, and credentialing in high-need schools directly fund and strengthen educator support systems.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds professional development and credentialing for paraprofessionals, enhancing employment standards and retention - directly supports labor & employment through career advancement opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1654: CUTS Act

HR 1654, the CUTS Act, redirects unobligated pandemic relief and infrastructure funds to other federal spending priorities. It rescinds leftover money from COVID-19 relief acts (including the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) and specific infrastructure programs like the Education Stabilization Fund and transportation initiatives. The rescinded funds are limited to the total amount allocated for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific security supplements. This bill reallocates existing unspent federal funds without creating new programs or affecting current beneficiaries.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRescinds unobligated pandemic relief funds from education/infrastructure programs, redirecting to security priorities, thus defunding essential initiatives.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRescinds unspent transportation program funds to redirect to other priorities, explicitly defunding transportation initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2025

HR 2979: BUILD Act of 2025

The BUILD Act of 2025 creates two federal grant programs to help small communities improve public safety infrastructure. It provides up to $4 million per project for law enforcement agencies serving communities under 50,000 residents to upgrade facilities focused on emergency services, officer training, recruitment, or community safety. Similarly, it offers grants for fire departments (career, combination, or volunteer) in the same size communities to enhance facilities for firefighting, emergency medical services, personnel training, or community safety. The bill authorizes $250 million annually from 2026 through 2028 for each program and requires annual reports on grant usage and infrastructure needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grants ($4M/project) for public safety infrastructure, increasing government spending on essential services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement training, recruitment, and community safety infrastructure for small communities, strengthening public safety capabilities per bill's focus on upgrading facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 2011: Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

This bill increases federal funding for projects improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It allows states and local governments to use highway funds for connecting existing bike/pedestrian infrastructure (clause xxix) or reducing safety risks to vulnerable road users (clause xxx), with federal funding covering up to 100% of costs for these projects. The bill also creates flexible financing options, letting local safety plans (like Complete Streets or Vision Zero plans) count toward required local funding shares. It directly affects state transportation agencies and local governments administering federal highway safety programs. The key change is making 100% federal funding available for qualifying pedestrian and cyclist safety projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal funds (up to 100% coverage) for pedestrian/cyclist safety infrastructure projects, directly increasing government spending on public safety initiatives.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds pedestrian/cyclist safety infrastructure, expands active transportation safety projects via 100% federal funding coverage for connecting bike/pedestrian networks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3455: Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025

This bill creates a new federal grant program to fund public transit improvements in cities. It provides 80% federal funding for urban transit systems to cover operating costs (like vehicle service), security enhancements (including personnel), and safety projects identified by safety committees. Recipients must certify they will maintain or increase their own funding levels for these services and cannot use funds to switch to third-party on-demand transit providers. The grants are allocated based on each city's reported transit operating expenses from the previous year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants funding public transit operations and safety, requiring recipients to maintain local spending levels, promoting fiscal responsibility in public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds public transit improvements which reduce vehicle emissions and promote sustainable transportation, supporting environmental protection goals.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates federal grant program funding public transit operating costs, security, and safety projects with 80% federal funding, directly advancing transit infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 276: Personalized Care Act of 2025

The Personalized Care Act of 2025 expands Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility to include more types of health coverage, such as health care sharing ministries and certain government programs (like Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE). It significantly increases annual HSA contribution limits - from $2,250/$4,500 to $10,800/$29,500 for individuals/families - and allows HSA funds to pay for health plan premiums and medical care service arrangements (like fixed-fee physician contracts). The bill also explicitly treats health care sharing ministry fees as qualified medical expenses, removing barriers for members of these alternative coverage groups. These changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged HSA eligibility and increases contribution limits, providing tax relief for healthcare costs under federal tax treatment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands HSA eligibility to Medicaid/Medicare, increases contribution limits, and allows HSA funds for premiums - enhancing patient access to healthcare savings.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands HSA eligibility to include TRICARE and increases contribution limits, directly benefiting veterans' healthcare financial options75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6666: HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025

The HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help state, local, tribal, and territorial prosecutor offices hire, retain, and train prosecutors and support staff. It authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants, covering up to 75% of eligible costs, with preference given to rural, tribal, and areas rehiring laid-off prosecutors. Grantees must cover the remaining 25% of costs (or qualify for a waiver), and funds cannot replace existing state/local funding but must supplement it. All funded projects require data tracking and annual performance evaluations by the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M federal funds for state prosecutor offices, reducing state budget burden and supporting essential public safety services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds prosecutor offices to hire/retain staff, strengthening criminal justice system capacity through direct funding of core personnel needs.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 29, 2025

S 3074: SNAP BACK Act of 2025

This bill requires the USDA to reimburse states for costs they incurred while operating the SNAP program during a federal funding gap, provided states followed federal rules. It directly affects state agencies administering SNAP, ensuring they aren't financially burdened when Congress fails to pass annual funding. The key provision mandates reimbursement for all eligible costs during the lapse, covering the period when SNAP benefits would otherwise have stopped. It does not change SNAP eligibility, benefit levels, or program rules - it only addresses financial responsibility during funding interruptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates USDA reimbursement to states for SNAP costs during federal funding gaps, preventing state budget strain and ensuring fiscal responsibility in program management.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3557: States' Right to Regulate AI Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce the December 11, 2025, executive order on national AI policy. It directly affects federal agencies that would otherwise carry out the executive order's requirements using taxpayer money. The key mechanism is a funding restriction, preventing federal resources from supporting the national AI policy framework outlined in the executive order.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds federal implementation of AI executive order, restricting budget allocation for that policy framework.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyDefunds federal AI policy implementation, opposing national regulation framework per bill's funding restriction against executive order.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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