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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.

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287
last 12 weeks
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15
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United States
174 bills
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in committee · United States · House Aug 17, 2026

HR 10112: Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act

The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act authorizes the Securities and Exchange Commission to distribute competitive grants to state securities commissions and insurance departments to combat financial fraud targeting individuals aged 62 and older. These funds can be used to hire staff for investigations, purchase technology and training equipment, develop educational materials for seniors, and strengthen state laws against exploitation. Each eligible entity may receive up to $500,000 annually, or $1,000,000 if the state agency handles both securities and insurance regulation. The bill appropriates $10 million per year from fiscal years 2025 through 2030 and requires the Commission to conduct annual audits and submit effectiveness reports to Congress at two and five-year intervals.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants to state agencies for fraud prevention, increasing funding for public protection services.75% confidence
Tags Seniors
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 4, 2026

HB 2727: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2727 authorizes local governments to offer a voluntary property tax freeze for seniors who are at least 65 years old, have lived in the state for five or more years, and meet specific income limits. Eligible homeowners can keep their real estate taxes fixed at the amount paid during a designated base year, provided they continue to meet financial criteria that are adjusted annually for inflation. The tax freeze applies only to a primary residence and transfers if the owner moves within the same local jurisdiction, but it ends when the property is sold or transferred. The state Department of Community and Economic Development will oversee the program by creating a standardized application form and publishing annual reports on its performance and cost savings.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for seniors by freezing taxes, directly addressing taxation and fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill provides a property tax freeze for seniors, which protects their financial stability and ability to remain in their primary residences.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Government Spending Property Tax Property Development Property Taxes Tags Seniors
Kristin Marcell (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 3, 2026

S 5216: Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026

The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 creates a new tax credit for individuals aged 60 or older to help cover the costs of home modifications that improve accessibility. This credit allows eligible taxpayers to claim up to $10,000 for expenses related to installing features such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, and other safety improvements. The benefit is subject to income limits, where the credit amount decreases as a taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income exceeds specific thresholds ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 depending on filing status. The law also prevents taxpayers from receiving other tax benefits for the same expenses and requires the credit amount to be adjusted for inflation starting in 2028.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for seniors to cover home modification costs, providing direct tax relief and financial assistance.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a tax credit to fund home modifications for seniors, directly strengthening accessible housing options.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Tags Seniors
Angela D. Alsobrooks (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 2679: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for filing and payment of claim.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to change the deadline for senior citizens to apply for property tax and rent rebates. Under the new rules, eligible individuals must file their claims by December 31 of the year following the tax year, replacing the previous June 30 cutoff. The legislation also removes the requirement that late-filed claims be accepted only if funds are available, allowing the state to process applications submitted after the deadline. These changes directly affect elderly Pennsylvanians seeking financial assistance and streamline the administrative process for the state department handling these claims.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends property tax and rent rebate deadlines for seniors, providing continued tax relief and financial assistance to eligible low-income individuals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends property tax and rent rebate deadlines for seniors, increasing access to housing assistance funds and protecting affordability.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Renters Tags Seniors
Jack Rader (R) · 19 co-sponsors