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in committee · Virginia · 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of dollars over several years to fund IRS investigations, hire additional staff, purchase vehicles, and modernize outdated technology systems.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 · Virginia · 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 · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8309: To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.

HR 8309 prohibits current Presidents, Vice Presidents, their spouses, dependent children, and entities they control from receiving payments from the United States through administrative claims or settlement agreements. It bars federal agencies from processing such claims for these "covered individuals." If a current President or Vice President sues the U.S., the bill limits potential awards to actual damages and mandates the appointment of an independent counsel to represent the government, with all court proceedings made publicly transparent. For former Presidents and Vice Presidents, the bill allows claims but requires expert, career employees to lead reviews, prohibits political appointees from involvement, and mandates public disclosure of any settlement terms or payments. Violations of these provisions could result in civil penalties, disgorgement of funds, or imprisonment.
Jamie Raskin (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8308: CERTAIN Act

The CERTAIN Act aims to expedite federal permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects by imposing strict timelines on federal agencies. It limits an agency's ability to revoke existing project authorizations unless specific conditions are met, such as a court order or immediate harm. The bill mandates deadlines for agencies to process applications, determine completeness, and conduct environmental reviews, with routine authorizations automatically approved if agencies miss their deadlines.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expedites federal permitting for infrastructure projects, which facilitates energy infrastructure development and reduces regulatory delays.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill expedites permitting and limits agency ability to revoke authorizations, weakening environmental review protections and reducing oversight on environmental impacts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expedites permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation development and reducing regulatory delays.90% confidence
Scott H. Peters (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8294: Millionaires Surtax Act

This bill, titled the "Millionaires Surtax Act," establishes a new 10% surcharge on high-income individuals. This additional tax applies to the portion of a taxpayer's "modified adjusted gross income" that exceeds $2,000,000 for married couples filing jointly, or $1,000,000 for single filers. The bill defines "modified adjusted gross income" with specific deductions and includes special rules for certain taxpayers, such as non-resident aliens and charitable trusts. If enacted, these changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases taxation on high-income individuals, generating revenue for government budgets and fiscal management.95% confidence
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8041: Supporting VA Families Act

The Supporting VA Families Act grants unpaid parental leave to Department of Veterans Affairs employees. This provision allows employees to take four weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for the birth of a child or for adoption and foster care placements. The leave is designed to supplement existing leave policies rather than replace them, ensuring employees can balance family needs with their work responsibilities. The act defines eligible employees and children according to existing federal definitions found in Title 5 of the United States Code.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands unpaid parental leave benefits for VA employees, strengthening worker family support policies and employment benefits.85% confidence
Janelle S. Bynum (D) · 83 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SJRES 123: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. military forces from ongoing hostilities against Iran that lack congressional authorization, specifically referencing the Operation Epic Fury campaign launched on February 28, 2026. It requires the withdrawal of troops unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific law authorizing military action against Iran. The resolution includes exceptions allowing U.S. forces to defend against attacks on American personnel, conduct intelligence activities related to Iran, assist allied nations under Iranian attack, and evacuate U.S. citizens. It does not alter current military operations involving defense, intelligence sharing, or aid to partners.
Tammy Duckworth (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 545: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act places xylazine - a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug mixtures - into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, subjecting it to federal regulation as a controlled substance. It specifically allows veterinary use without requiring registration of the ultimate user (e.g., pet owners or veterinarians) if xylazine is dispensed by a registered veterinarian or pharmacy with a vet prescription and used for animals owned by the user, under their care, or in authorized animal programs. The bill provides a one-year delay for labeling and packaging requirements and a 60-day delay for registration and recordkeeping for veterinary use to ease implementation. Additionally, it adds xylazine to the Arcos tracking system for controlled substances and mandates two congressional reports on illicit use prevalence within 18 months and 4 years of enactment.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill regulates illicit drug xylazine to combat drug-related crimes, strengthening law enforcement and public safety through controlled substance regulation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates xylazine in illicit drugs to address public health threat, aligning with public health program protection under healthcare topic.85% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 35 co-sponsors
passed · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 7613: ALERT Act

The ALERT Act (HR 7613) requires the Federal Aviation Administration to improve aviation safety through several key measures. It mandates the evaluation and potential implementation of enhanced collision avoidance systems (ACAS-Xa) for commercial aircraft and ACAS-Xr for rotorcraft, with specific deadlines for rulemaking and installation. The bill establishes committees to develop recommendations for safety technology requirements, requires safety risk assessments for air traffic controllers, and addresses operational procedures at high-traffic airports like Ronald Reagan Washington National. These provisions affect air carriers, air traffic controllers, rotorcraft operators, and Department of Defense aircraft operations. The act aims to enhance situational awareness and reduce midair collision risks through technology upgrades and improved safety protocols.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation safety through collision avoidance systems, directly strengthening transportation safety standards within the aviation sector.90% confidence
Sam Graves (R) · 87 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 7280: Veteran DATA Act

HR 7280, the Veteran DATA Act, prohibits Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contractors from selling or misusing veterans' sensitive personal data. The bill requires all VA contracts to include clauses banning the monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information - such as health records and personally identifiable data - and mandates VA to issue compliance guidance within one year. It also requires the VA to submit a report to Congress detailing the new contract clauses, compliance guidance, and other implementation steps. This law directly affects veterans whose data is handled by VA contractors and aims to strengthen privacy protections for their personal information.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects veterans' health records and personal data from misuse, directly safeguarding patient privacy rights in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits VA contractors from selling veterans' health/data, directly protecting privacy - core data privacy policy under technology topic.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProtects veterans' sensitive data from misuse by VA contractors, ensuring privacy and trust in VA services per bill's data protection mandates.95% confidence
Nikki Budzinski (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 2289: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

HR 2289, the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, exempts wireless broadband infrastructure deployments from certain federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. Specifically, it removes the requirement for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) reviews when federal agencies approve "eligible facilities requests" for wireless facilities. This directly affects wireless providers seeking federal permits to build broadband infrastructure, streamlining their approval process by eliminating these specific review requirements. The bill modifies existing law to treat such deployments as not constituting "major Federal actions" under NEPA or "undertakings" under NHPA.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts broadband infrastructure from NEPA/NHPA environmental reviews, weakening regulatory oversight for infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill removes NEPA/NHPA reviews for wireless broadband infrastructure, accelerating deployment and expanding internet access.90% confidence
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Apr 14, 2026

HRES 1173: Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

This resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about barriers faced by people with criminal records. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight challenges in employment, housing, and education for formerly incarcerated individuals. It calls on communities, employers, and organizations to promote awareness of these obstacles and encourage efforts to help people reintegrate into society. The resolution honors the bipartisan First Step Act of 2018 and the Second Chance Act of 2007, which provide reentry services to incarcerated individuals.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals by raising awareness about barriers to employment, housing, and education, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals by raising awareness of employment barriers and encouraging employer support for reintegration.75% confidence
Bruce Westerman (R) · 10 co-sponsors
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