Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 10327: Cost Estimates Improvement Act

The Cost Estimates Improvement Act requires the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to include public debt servicing costs in their financial estimates, to the extent practicable. This change directly affects federal budgeting processes by ensuring that the interest payments on national debt are factored into official cost projections for new legislation. The bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to mandate this specific inclusion in all future estimates prepared by these two bodies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates inclusion of debt servicing costs in CBO and JCT estimates, enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability in federal budgeting processes.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10156: Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act

The Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a competitive grant program that funds innovative employment and training services. The bill directs federal resources toward initiatives that have demonstrated improvements in participant earnings and job placement, with specific attention to individuals facing barriers to employment and underserved communities such as rural areas. Eligible recipients include state and local workforce boards, tribal organizations, colleges, and nonprofit groups that design or implement these field-initiated programs. The legislation establishes a tiered funding structure based on the strength of existing evidence, offering early-phase grants for new pilots, mid-phase grants for refinement, and expansion grants for proven models. Grantees are required to partner with independent researchers to conduct rigorous impact evaluations, ensuring that at least 60 percent of each award is spent directly on program implementation rather than administrative costs. The bill authorizes appropriations for this initiative through fiscal year 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs federal resources to fund workforce training grants, advancing public service funding and fiscal investment in employment programs.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds innovative employment training and directs resources to improve earnings and job placement for underserved workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9540: Community Housing Act of 2026

The Community Housing Act of 2026 aims to increase the supply and affordability of housing by directing significant new federal funding to programs like the Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund. It establishes a new Office of Community Land Use and Zoning within HUD to help states and localities reform restrictive zoning laws that limit housing development. The bill also expands financial support for rural areas, creates a new fund to promote shared equity and community land trusts, and removes a legal cap on the number of public housing units agencies can manage. Additionally, it provides grants to protect tenants from eviction and authorizes low-cost financing options for affordable housing projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs significant new federal funding to housing programs and creates new funds, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly directs federal funding to housing programs and establishes an office to reform restrictive zoning laws to increase housing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9824: Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

The Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 provides additional funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to support child care programs, including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and preschool development grants. These funds are intended to help states and organizations cover necessary expenses for these programs through fiscal year 2029. The bill also rescinds $70 billion in previously allocated money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that has not yet been spent. Overall, the legislation redirects federal resources toward early childhood education and care rather than immigration enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for child care programs and rescinds funds for border enforcement, indicating support for social services spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for child care and preschool programs, which supports early childhood education and expands access to educational services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill rescinds $70B in funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration, directly weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9811: Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026

The Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 increases funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account by $7 billion annually from fiscal year 2027 through 2030. This additional money is intended to support the government's efforts in detecting and preventing fraud within the healthcare system. The bill modifies existing laws to ensure these funds are available for the specified period without altering other spending limits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases funding for healthcare fraud prevention by $7 billion annually, strengthening fiscal management and essential government programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for fraud prevention in healthcare, protecting system integrity and resources.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act fundamentally changes federal law by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing it at the federal level and allowing states to regulate their own cannabis markets without federal interference. To manage this new landscape, the bill creates a new federal agency called the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Tax and Trade Bureau to oversee licensing, collect taxes, and prevent illicit trade, while also establishing a new Center for Cannabis Products within the FDA to regulate safety and labeling. The legislation includes significant restorative justice measures, such as automatically expunging federal cannabis convictions and prohibiting discrimination against individuals with such records in areas like immigration, security clearances, and access to federal benefits. Additionally, the bill provides billions of dollars in funding to support research into the health effects of cannabis, expand access to financial services for legitimate cannabis businesses, and assist communities and individuals harmed by past prohibition enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new federal agency to collect taxes on cannabis, thereby generating revenue and strengthening federal fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill decriminalizes cannabis federally, reducing criminalization and promoting criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Drug Policy

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9736: Stop CHEATERS Act

The Stop CHEATERS Act directs the Internal Revenue Service to increase its enforcement efforts against high-income individuals and large corporations by allocating billions of dollars in additional funding for tax audits, criminal investigations, and taxpayer services through fiscal year 2031. A significant portion of this funding is designated for modernizing the IRS's technology and business systems to improve its ability to detect fraud and noncompliance. The legislation also requires the IRS Commissioner to submit regular reports to Congress detailing plans to shift auditing resources toward wealthy taxpayers and analyzing how much unpaid tax is owed by different income groups.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates billions for IRS enforcement and modernization to combat tax fraud and noncompliance, strengthening fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding to modernize IRS technology and systems to improve fraud detection capabilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2544: GUARD Act

The GUARD Act allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to use existing federal grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud (targeting elderly or disabled individuals), "pig butchering" scams (where victims are tricked into investing in fake crypto schemes), and general financial fraud. It requires agencies to hire specialized staff, use technology tools for tracking scams, and report annually on how funds were used and their impact on fraud statistics. The bill also mandates two key federal reports: one to Congress on scam trends and enforcement actions, and another detailing annual consumer losses and government spending on fraud prevention. These provisions aim to improve coordination between law enforcement, financial institutions, and federal agencies to combat evolving fraud schemes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows use of existing federal grant funds to combat fraud, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting vulnerable populations without imposing new taxes or cutting services.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates federal grant funds for specialized investigation of elder financial fraud and scams, strengthening law enforcement's capacity in criminal justice.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates use of technology tools for tracking scams, enhancing cybersecurity efforts against financial fraud including crypto-related schemes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 3029: To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.

HR 3029, the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act, directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop new screening standards for synthetic DNA and RNA production to prevent misuse. It requires NIST to research improved testing accuracy, security protocols for sequence databases, and technical guidance for screening tools, with a stakeholder consortium including industry and researchers to set priorities. The bill authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for NIST to carry out this work and mandates a report to Congress within 18 months of the first consortium meeting. This directly affects biotechnology companies, research institutions, and labs producing synthetic genetic materials by establishing new biosecurity screening requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for NIST to develop biosecurity standards, directly funding a government program.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirects NIST to develop cybersecurity protocols for DNA databases to prevent misuse, enhancing security standards in biotech technology95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 9657: Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act

This bill imposes new taxes on large investment firms, known as hedge funds, that own multiple single-family homes to discourage them from holding properties as long-term investments. Under the tax provisions, these firms would face a 50 percent charge on the value of any new homes they buy and an annual penalty of $50,000 for every home they hold beyond a specific limit that decreases over time. The legislation also creates a Housing Downpayment Trust Fund financed by these taxes to provide grants for down payments and closing costs to low-to-moderate-income buyers. Additionally, the bill disallows mortgage interest and depreciation tax deductions for owners subject to these new taxes and bars federal mortgage agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from lending to or buying mortgages from these large investors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new taxes on hedge funds to fund a Housing Downpayment Trust, advancing fiscal management and funding essential housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes taxes on hedge funds owning single-family homes to discourage long-term investment and fund a downpayment trust, directly advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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