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in committee · Wisconsin · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4793: SOS Act

HR 4793, the SOS Act, requires the government to add a specific graph to annual reports about Social Security trust funds. The graph must compare two different funding assumptions: the amount assumed under current law (based on dedicated funding sources) versus the amount assumed under the Balanced Budget Act of 1985. This bill does not change Social Security payments or benefits; it only modifies how the government reports on trust fund finances. The requirement applies to reports prepared by the Congressional Budget Office and Treasury Department, affecting the transparency of federal budget documentation.
Randy Feenstra (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 28, 2025

S 2488: Empowering App-Based Workers Act

This bill establishes new transparency and accountability requirements for digital labor platforms (like ride-hail and delivery apps) that currently misclassify workers as independent contractors. It requires platforms to disclose how algorithms determine pay and work assignments, provides detailed pay statements showing the "take rate" (the percentage of consumer payments kept by the platform), and caps the take rate at 25% for ride-hail services. The bill directly affects app-based workers (such as drivers and delivery personnel) and the platforms they work for, aiming to address wage theft, lack of benefits, and algorithmic opacity. It also includes whistleblower protections for workers who report violations and mandates platforms to report demographic and compensation data to the government.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCaps platform take rate at 25% and mandates pay transparency, directly increasing app workers' earnings and rights while addressing misclassification.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates app platforms for worker transparency and pay fairness, aligning with consumer protection in digital labor tech90% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · House Jul 25, 2025

HRES 614: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, and commending Dr. Feulner for his life-long commitment to the conservative movement and his distinct contributions to his country.

HRES 614 is a non-binding resolution honoring Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, former President of the Heritage Foundation and Executive Director of the Republican Study Committee, following his death on July 18, 2025. The resolution commemorates his founding of the Heritage Foundation in 1973, his 36-year leadership as its president, and his role in establishing the Republican Study Committee. It specifically calls for the House to mourn his passing, honor his legacy, and recommend he receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. This resolution does not create new law or affect any policies, as it is purely commemorative.
August Pfluger (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · House Jul 25, 2025

HR 4763: PTO Act

HR 4763, the PTO Act, requires most employers to provide employees with at least 1 hour of paid annual leave for every 25 hours worked, with a maximum of 80 hours per year. It applies to private-sector workers and certain government employees, protecting their right to use paid leave for any purpose without disclosing the reason. The bill mandates employers to maintain health benefits during leave, allow carryover of up to 40 hours of unused leave, and pay out unused leave upon separation. It also prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for using paid leave or requiring them to find replacements while on leave. The law includes enforcement mechanisms, allowing employees to file complaints with the Department of Labor or pursue private lawsuits.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid leave, protects usage rights without disclosure, maintains health benefits, and requires payout - expanding worker benefits and protections.95% confidence
Seth Magaziner (D) · 86 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · House Jul 25, 2025

HR 4769: Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025

The Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025 authorizes federal grants to fund structured mentoring programs for children in foster care (under 18) and youth with foster care experience (up to age 26). It requires grantees to provide trained mentors (adult or peer), ensure cultural competence, conduct background checks, and match mentors with mentees for at least one year to support academic, social, and emotional needs. Programs must prioritize input from youth, recruit diverse mentors reflecting foster youth demographics, and coordinate with child welfare and education systems. The bill allocates $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2027, mandating annual reports on program reach, mentor demographics, and outcomes like school attendance and college enrollment. This directly affects over 390,000 foster youth annually by expanding access to evidence-based mentoring.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes federal grants to fund foster youth mentoring programs, directly allocating public funds for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMentoring programs for foster youth reduce recidivism risk, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of prevention and rehabilitation.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes federal grants for mentoring programs addressing academic needs of foster youth, directly enhancing educational access and outcomes for a vulnerable group within the education system.95% confidence
Mary Gay Scanlon (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 24, 2025

SRES 338: A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.

SRES 338 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 enables independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. It highlights that over one-third of disabled individuals rely on Medicaid for health coverage and community-based care, yet many remain in segregated institutions due to Medicaid limitations and insufficient community services. The resolution calls for bipartisan action to strengthen Medicaid funding, oppose cuts or work-reporting requirements that hinder access to care, and expand home-based services to support employment and community living. It specifically urges federal agencies to improve accessibility in housing, transportation, emergency services, and competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly those of color facing systemic barriers. This resolution does not create new law but advocates for policy changes to fulfill the ADA’s promise.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCalls for bipartisan action to strengthen Medicaid funding and expand healthcare access for disabled individuals relying on Medicaid for community-based care, directly advancing healthcare coverage and services.95% confidence
Tammy Duckworth (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2436: Healthy H2O Act

The Healthy H2O Act (S 2436) creates a federal grant program to help rural households, renters, small multi-unit property owners (up to 25 units), and licensed child-care facilities with contaminated drinking water. It provides funding for certified point-of-use or point-of-entry water filters, installation by qualified professionals, maintenance, and water testing - targeting contaminants like lead, arsenic, PFAS, and hexavalent chromium. Grants are limited to households with income below 150% of their state’s rural median income and prioritize private well users. The program requires third-party certification for products and installers, mandates annual reporting on water quality trends, and allocates $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds water safety program via federal grants, increasing public spending on essential infrastructure for low-income households.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water filtration for contaminants like PFAS/lead, directly reducing environmental pollutants in drinking water and protecting public health.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses public health via clean water access (contaminants like lead/arsenic), directly protecting health outcomes through federal grants for water safety measures.95% confidence
Tammy Baldwin (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2448: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025

This bill expands health coverage access for military families by modifying the TRICARE Young Adult Program. It directly affects military service members' children aged 21-26 who previously faced eligibility restrictions or separate fees. Key changes include removing a prior age limit that excluded some young adults and eliminating a separate premium for this coverage. The result is simplified access to health care under TRICARE without additional costs for qualifying dependents. These updates apply to existing TRICARE benefits, not new programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands TRICARE coverage for military dependents by removing age limits and premiums, directly improving healthcare access and reducing costs for qualifying families.95% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2452: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

This bill allows tribal law enforcement officers who contract with federal programs to enforce federal law within tribal lands after meeting specific training and certification standards set by the Bureau of Justice Services. It deems these officers as federal law enforcement officers for key legal protections under Titles 18, 5, and 28 of U.S. Code, including liability coverage and retirement benefits. Officers must complete training comparable to federal counterparts, pass background checks, and receive Bureau certification. The Department of Justice must establish certification procedures within two years and coordinate public safety oversight in tribal communities through the Attorney General’s office.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends federal law enforcement status and protections to tribal officers, strengthening their authority and legal safeguards within tribal criminal justice systems.95% confidence
Maria Cantwell (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2461: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025

This bill extends tax deferral for company stock sold to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and fixes a rule that previously caused small businesses to lose government benefits after 49% ownership transferred to an ESOP. It creates a new Treasury Department office to provide education and technical assistance for companies adopting ESOPs, and establishes a Labor Department Advocate for Employee Ownership to coordinate federal efforts and promote employee ownership. These changes directly affect S corporations considering ESOPs, current ESOP-owned businesses, and small businesses seeking to maintain eligibility for government programs. The bill focuses on removing barriers to employee ownership through concrete tax, eligibility, and support mechanisms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax deferral for ESOPs, providing tax relief to businesses and promoting employee ownership through fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes ESOPs, extending tax benefits and removing barriers to employee ownership, giving workers financial stakes in companies and advancing economic interests.95% confidence
Steve Daines (R) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2429: Stop the Scammers Act

The Stop the Scammers Act establishes a whistleblower reward program for individuals reporting violations of federal consumer financial law (e.g., scams, fraud). Whistleblowers who provide original information leading to successful enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) may receive 10-30% of recovered civil penalties (minimum $50,000 if penalties are under $1 million). The bill mandates strong confidentiality protections for whistleblowers, prohibits employers from waiving these rights via contracts, and requires the CFPB to report annually on the program. It directly affects whistleblowers in consumer finance cases and the CFPB’s enforcement process, not the general public.
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Wisconsin · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 4719: Freedom to Move Act

HR 4719, the Freedom to Move Act, would create $5 billion in federal grants to help cities, counties, and transit agencies make public transportation free and improve service quality. Local governments applying for these grants must demonstrate how they will redesign bus routes to prioritize low-income and minority neighborhoods, eliminate criminal penalties for fare evasion, and address transit gaps in underserved communities. The grants cover lost fare revenue and fund specific improvements like safer bus stops, dedicated bus lanes, and better service frequency. This directly affects transit agencies and riders in communities currently lacking reliable, affordable transportation options.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $5 billion in federal grants to fund public transit improvements, covering lost fare revenue and prioritizing underserved communities. Directly increases funding for essential public transportation services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates criminal penalties for fare evasion, reducing unnecessary criminalization in transit justice - a key criminal justice reform measure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5B in federal grants to fund free public transit, improve service quality, and prioritize underserved communities through route redesign and fare policy changes, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and access.95% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 26 co-sponsors
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