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in committee · Vermont · House Apr 16, 2026

HRES 1186: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all federal officials must comply with the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. It specifically calls for them to immediately turn over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or other foreign states. Furthermore, the resolution urges them to divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments, including those tied to United Arab Emirates officials.
Jamie Raskin (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Apr 16, 2026

HRES 1185: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opinion that the Department of Justice and other federal agencies should not administratively settle legal claims for money filed against the United States by a sitting President, specifically referencing President Donald Trump. The House believes that such settlements would violate the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which prevents a President from receiving payments from the government beyond their official salary. Therefore, the resolution advises the Department of Justice to refuse any administrative settlement of these claims, while clarifying that a President can still pursue lawsuits in independent courts. This position directly affects how the Department of Justice would handle such claims from a President.
Jamie Raskin (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4337: No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act

This legislation modifies the Federal Power Act to restrict the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to issue emergency orders for power generation facilities. It requires the Commission to consider alternatives that minimize environmental impacts and conduct public hearings before acting. The bill also prohibits orders that would delay the retirement or permanent closure of a facility unless a unique emergency exists and is formally requested. Furthermore, it mandates that utilities inform customers about the costs and impacts of any emergency orders issued under these rules.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts FERC emergency orders and protects fossil fuel facilities from forced retirement, hindering clean energy transition.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires FERC to consider environmental impacts and restricts emergency orders that delay facility retirement, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4330: Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act

The Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act changes how the IRS treats partnership interests given to employees for their work, specifically targeting financial managers and investment professionals. Under the new rules, these individuals must pay ordinary income tax on the value of their partnership shares at the time they receive them, rather than waiting until they sell the shares to pay lower capital gains taxes. The law also establishes a 10-year window during which any future profits earned from these shares are taxed as ordinary income instead of capital gains. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing tax provision that previously allowed certain carried interest payments to be classified as capital gains.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes a tax loophole for wealthy financial managers, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring fair taxation.95% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4319: Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026

The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to create a Publication Review Committee to oversee which books are available in federal prisons. This committee, composed of librarians, incarcerated individuals, legal experts, and the federal prison ombudsman, must approve any decision to ban a book after reviewing the specific reasons provided by prison officials. The law explicitly forbids banning books simply because their viewpoints are unpopular or disagreeable, and it mandates that books remain accessible while appeals against their removal are being reviewed. Additionally, the Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to submit annual reports to Congress detailing every book that was prohibited and the outcomes of any related appeals.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes rehabilitation and protects civil rights by preventing viewpoint-based book bans in prisons, directly supporting criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects academic freedom and reading access in prisons, preventing viewpoint-based book bans.85% confidence
Adam B. Schiff (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4311: Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026

The Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to expand the Commission's legal tools for addressing consumer violations. It allows the FTC to seek court orders for returning money to harmed consumers, canceling or fixing unfair contracts, and requiring companies to give up illegal profits gained from violations. These new remedies are limited to actions taken within the last 10 years, and time spent by the accused party outside the United States does not count toward this deadline. The changes apply to any legal case started on or after the bill becomes law.
Maria Cantwell (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4307: Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

This bill expands the Federal Communications Commission's existing rules against robocalls to cover all phone numbers, not just residential lines, and allows individuals to sue for violations regardless of how many calls they receive. It also clarifies the legal definition of an automatic dialing system to include machines that use pre-set lists of numbers or dial without human intervention. By removing the "residential" restriction, the law aims to protect both home and business phone users from unwanted automated calls.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protection and cybersecurity by expanding FCC rules against robocalls and clarifying definitions to cover all phone users.90% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4298: Stop CHEATERS Act

The Stop CHEATERS Act directs the Internal Revenue Service to increase its enforcement efforts against high-income individuals and large corporations while also expanding taxpayer support services. To achieve this, the bill appropriates billions of dollars over several years to fund IRS investigations, hire additional staff, purchase vehicles, and modernize outdated technology systems. Additionally, the legislation requires the IRS Commissioner to submit regular reports to Congress detailing plans to shift auditing resources toward wealthy taxpayers and analyzing collection gaps across different income levels.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates billions to fund IRS enforcement and modernize systems, strengthening tax administration and revenue collection.95% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4297: Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act

This bill, titled the "Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act," repeals two sections of the Internal Revenue Code. It eliminates Section 25F, which provides a tax credit for contributions made to scholarship granting organizations. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 139K, which allows certain educational assistance to be excluded from an individual's gross income. These changes primarily affect taxpayers who currently claim these credits or exclusions, and organizations involved in scholarship grants or providing educational assistance. The amendments generally take effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax loopholes by repealing tax credits and exclusions for scholarship organizations, keeping public funds in public schools and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill repeals tax provisions that fund scholarship programs and educational assistance, effectively reducing resources available for education.90% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SJRES 138: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution seeks to prohibit a specific foreign military sale of defense articles and services to Israel. The bill directly affects the proposed transaction involving 12,000 BLU-110A/B bomb bodies and related support services. It uses the congressional review process under the Arms Export Control Act to disapprove the sale without requiring new legislation. The measure would prevent the sale if passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Bernard Sanders (I) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SJRES 32: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

This bill (SJRES 32) prohibits a specific foreign military sale to Israel of defense articles and services, including D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers, spare parts, technical support, and logistics services. It directly blocks the sale described in Transmittal No. 24-38, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act and published in the Congressional Record on March 3, 2025. The resolution uses Congress's statutory authority to disapprove the sale, preventing the U.S. government from proceeding with this transaction. The bill does not create new policy but stops a specific proposed transfer of military equipment.
Bernard Sanders (I) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 3947: REWIRE Act

This bill, known as the REWIRE Act, would streamline the process for upgrading power lines by exempting certain transmission upgrades from detailed environmental reviews when they occur within existing rights-of-way. It specifically allows utilities to replace or upgrade conductors and install new grid technologies without preparing environmental impact statements, provided the work stays within previously disturbed land or current corridors. The legislation also directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create rules that improve financial returns for companies investing in advanced transmission materials like carbon fiber cables. Additionally, the bill establishes a federal modeling program to better predict grid performance and creates a technical assistance clearinghouse to help utilities implement these new technologies.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines transmission upgrades within existing rights-of-way, reducing regulatory barriers to grid modernization and supporting energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts transmission upgrades from environmental reviews, weakening environmental protections and reducing oversight on infrastructure projects.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables grid modernization and transmission upgrades, which supports technology infrastructure development and energy technology deployment.75% confidence
David McCormick (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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