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Budget & Taxes across the country

Every budget & taxes bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills

287

last 12 weeks

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United States

174 bills

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253 for 34 against

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9750: Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act of 2026

The Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act of 2026 limits the federal income tax that individuals receiving state or local government pensions must pay. Starting in 2026, the total tax on these pensions cannot exceed $10,000 for single filers or $20,000 for married couples filing jointly. This cap is calculated by first determining the tax owed on all income except the pension, then adding the maximum allowable pension tax amount to that figure. The bill directly affects public servants who rely on pensions from state or local governments for their retirement income.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Income Tax Pensions

in committee · United States · House Jul 9, 2026

HR 9626: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State and local tax deduction marriage penalty.

This bill aims to remove a tax disadvantage known as the "marriage penalty" for couples filing jointly under the State and local tax deduction. It achieves this by adjusting the dollar limits and income thresholds so that married couples filing jointly receive twice the deduction amount available to single filers, while married individuals filing separately receive half. These changes are designed to ensure that married couples do not pay more in taxes solely because they are married. The provisions would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Income Tax

in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9537: Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026

The Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026 expands the tax deduction for interest paid on consumer loans to include recreational motorboats, alongside existing vehicles like cars and trucks. This change allows taxpayers who take out loans for boats assembled in the United States to deduct the interest they pay on their federal income tax returns, provided the boat is used primarily for recreation. The law applies to debts incurred after December 31, 2025, and requires taxpayers to report the boat's hull identification number on their tax filings.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Income Tax

in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9555: Home Mortgage Interest Credit Act of 2026

This bill creates a new tax credit for homeowners who pay interest on loans used to buy, build, or improve their primary residences. The credit allows taxpayers to directly reduce their federal income tax liability by up to $2,000 annually, or $1,000 for married individuals filing separately, provided their modified adjusted gross income does not exceed specific thresholds that vary by filing status. The amount of the credit is reduced by $20 for every $1,000 that a taxpayer's income exceeds these limits, and the provision includes an automatic inflation adjustment mechanism starting in 2028. This legislation applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and excludes nonresident aliens from claiming the benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Mortgages