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in committee · Vermont · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1101: Taxpayer Data Protection Act

This bill restricts access to Treasury payment systems (including the Bureau of the Fiscal Service) to only Treasury employees with a "fully successful" performance rating and at least one year of civil service, or contractors/outsiders with security clearances, required privacy/cybersecurity training, ethics agreements, and no conflicts of interest. It treats non-government users accessing these systems as government employees for ethics rules and defines specific actions (like stopping payments) as "personal and substantial participation" in government matters. The Treasury Inspector General must investigate any unauthorized access within 30 days and report to Congress, detailing the breach, security risks, and any halted payments. The bill directly affects Treasury staff, contractors, and any external entities accessing federal payment systems.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts system access to vetted personnel with security clearances, privacy training, and ethics agreements, enhancing cybersecurity protections per bill's access requirements.95% confidence
Haley M. Stevens (D) · 205 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SRES 68: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.

This resolution expresses the Senate's non-binding position that the U.S. should not deploy military assets or personnel to Gaza for the purpose of "taking over" the territory. It directly addresses the executive branch, opposing any military actions that could lead to U.S. control of Gaza, which the Senate cites as violating constitutional requirements for congressional authorization of military force. The resolution references President Trump's February 4, 2025, comments about taking over Gaza and emphasizes concerns about regional relations, humanitarian impacts, and taxpayer costs. It does not create new law but formally states the Senate's opposition to such military deployments.
Tim Kaine (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1178: Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act This bill expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal ). Under current law, food labels generally must identify each major food allergen found in labeled food products.  (Certain tick bites cause an allergic condition known as alpha-gal syndrome that can result in an allergy to the alpha-gal molecule, which is found in red meat and other products made from mammals.)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands food allergen labeling to include alpha-gal, improving patient safety and access to critical health information for those with tick-bite allergies.90% confidence
Jefferson Van Drew (R) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1175: Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 This bill requires the Social Security Administration to carry out a demonstration project during which blind Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries receive reduced benefits commensurate with income above certain thresholds. Under current law, only individuals who earn under a specified monthly income, known as the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold, are considered disabled and thereby eligible for SSDI benefits. For blind workers, this limit is $2,700 per month in 2025. SSDI beneficiaries may earn beyond the SGA threshold for a limited period of time, known as the trial work period , before their benefits are suspended and ultimately terminate. The bill establishes a 20-year demonstration project during which individuals who are entitled to SSDI benefits by reason of blindness and who earn above the SGA threshold continue to receive benefits at an amount gradually reduced commensurate with their earnings beyond a specified amount. During this period, blind workers’ SSDI benefits must be reduced by $1 for every $2 that a worker earns above the sum of (1) the SGA threshold, and (2) the worker’s expenses reasonably attributable to their work. The SGA threshold may not be used to determine whether an individual is disabled during this period, and blind workers’ SSDI benefits may not be terminated due to work-related earnings. The trial work period also must not apply.  After 10 years, affected beneficiaries may opt out of the modified benefits structure.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables blind SSDI beneficiaries to earn above SGA thresholds while retaining partial benefits, reducing work disincentives and encouraging employment for disabled workers, aligning with labor & employment goals.95% confidence
Pete Sessions (R) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1145: Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act

This bill, titled the "Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act," makes the head of the Department of Government Efficiency personally liable for any legal claims against the federal government related to the department's activities. The department leader, defined as a special Government employee, would cover costs for claims arising from violations of labor laws, data privacy laws, security threats, or other federal statutes. This shifts financial responsibility from the government to the department leader for all such claims. The bill does not create new policies but directly imposes personal liability on the department head for the department's actions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill holds department head personally liable for labor law violations, increasing accountability for enforcement of workers' rights.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes personal liability for data privacy law violations, reinforcing accountability in data privacy compliance.90% confidence
Melanie A. Stansbury (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1135: Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025

The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 imposes a tax on major fossil fuel companies for historical carbon dioxide emissions exceeding 1 billion metric tons during 2000-2023, with payments due by September 2026. The tax revenue will fund a new Climate Fund that must be used for climate resilience, adaptation, and disaster response programs, with 40% specifically directed to environmental justice communities. The bill requires at least $15 billion annually for FEMA climate programs and $6 billion for Clean Air Act climate resilience grants. It explicitly states the fund does not affect existing legal claims against polluters for climate-related harms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on fossil fuel companies to fund climate resilience programs, requiring $15B+ annually for FEMA climate programs and directing 40% to environmental justice communities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax on fossil fuel polluters funds climate resilience, adaptation, and clean energy programs, reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's funding requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax on polluters funds climate resilience, adaptation, and environmental justice programs, directly advancing environmental protection and climate action.95% confidence
Jerrold Nadler (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

This bill expands 529 college savings account flexibility by allowing funds to cover costs for industry-recognized postsecondary credentials, not just traditional degrees. It defines "qualified expenses" to include tuition/fees for recognized credential programs (like certifications or apprenticeships), required testing fees, and continuing education needed to maintain credentials. To qualify, programs must meet specific criteria, such as appearing on state lists under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or being listed in VA or Defense directories. The change applies to 529 distributions made after the law's enactment, giving families more options to use these accounts for job-focused training.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 account use for industry credentials (certifications/apprenticeships), increasing access to funding for non-traditional workforce education pathways beyond degrees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands 529 savings to cover industry credentials (certifications/apprenticeships), directly enhancing workforce development and employment opportunities through accessible training pathways.85% confidence
Robert J. Wittman (R) · 203 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 445: Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025

The Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025 would change how investment fund managers are taxed on their "carried interest" - the share of profits they earn for managing investment funds. Currently, this is often taxed at lower capital gains rates, but the bill would require it to be taxed as ordinary income instead. It creates new rules for "investment services partnership interests" and specifies that gains and losses from these interests must be treated as ordinary income or loss. The bill directly affects investment fund managers and aims to align their tax treatment more closely with how other business income is taxed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole for investment fund managers by taxing carried interest as ordinary income instead of capital gains, promoting fiscal equity and closing preferential tax treatment.95% confidence
Tammy Baldwin (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 455: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person. Sensitive locations include  health care facilities; schools and school bus stops; places that provide assistance for people such as children, pregnant women, and abuse victims; child care facilities; places that provide disaster or emergency services; places of worship; courthouses and lawyers’ offices; facilities used as polling places; certain labor union facilities; and public assistance offices. The prohibition shall apply to Department of Homeland Security officers and agents, as well as state employees pursuing immigration enforcement actions. If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this prohibition (1) no information resulting from the action may be entered into the record in a resulting removal proceeding, and (2) the affected individual may move to immediately terminate such a proceeding. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall annually report to Congress about enforcement actions taken at sensitive locations in the preceding year.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly lists schools as protected sensitive locations, prohibiting immigration enforcement near them to enhance safety and access for students/educators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits immigration enforcement near sensitive locations like schools and hospitals, protecting immigrants from enforcement in critical service areas95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 461: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025 This bill exempts from immigrant visa limitations the children of certain individuals who were naturalized due to their military service during World War II. Specifically, this applies to the children of veterans who served honorably during World War II in the U.S. Armed Forces or in Filipino military units such as the Philippine Army, Philippine Scouts, or recognized guerilla units.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExempts children of WWII veterans from visa limitations, facilitating family reunification and advancing immigrant rights for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends family reunification benefits to children of WWII veterans, recognizing their military service through visa exemptions. Directly supports veterans' legacy and recognition as per topic description.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 467: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

This bill creates a tax deduction for attorney fees paid in consumer protection lawsuits where a defendant is found liable for violating specific federal or state consumer laws. It directly affects consumers who win such cases and their attorneys, by allowing them to deduct these fees from taxable income instead of paying tax on them. The key provision amends the tax code to add an "above-the-line" deduction for fees related to violations of laws like the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act. This change removes a tax burden on the portion of settlement awards covering legal costs, ensuring consumers keep more of their recovery.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for attorney fees in consumer cases, reducing taxable income and providing tax relief for claimants and attorneys.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 474: Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act

This bill establishes minimum annual funding levels for Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments to states, directly affecting rural hospitals and state Medicaid programs. For fiscal years 2025 through 2029, it sets a minimum $20 million DSH allotment per state, and for 2030 onward, it requires states to maintain the prior year's minimum amount adjusted for inflation. The provision prevents states from reducing DSH funding below these specified floors, ensuring consistent support for hospitals serving high numbers of low-income patients. It applies to all states receiving Medicaid DSH payments under federal law.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates minimum $20M annual DSH funding for rural hospitals, preventing state cuts and ensuring consistent Medicaid spending on essential healthcare programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates minimum Medicaid DSH funding to prevent cuts, ensuring rural hospital financial stability and continued patient access to care.95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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