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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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174 bills
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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10282: Stronger Start for Working Families Act

The Stronger Start for Working Families Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the child tax credit fully refundable for all eligible taxpayers. By lowering the earned income threshold from $3,000 to $1, the bill removes the requirement that families must have a minimum level of earnings to receive the full credit amount. This change directly affects working families with children who previously had their refundable credit capped based on their income. The provision is scheduled to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands the refundable child tax credit by lowering income thresholds, providing direct financial relief to working families.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands the child tax credit for low-income working families by removing minimum earnings thresholds, directly supporting worker financial stability.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tags Children
Carol D. Miller (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5037: MediKids Act

The MediKids Act expands Medicaid eligibility to cover children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status, and establishes a system for automatic enrollment of newborns that allows parents to opt out if other qualifying health coverage is available. The bill ensures that states provide full federal funding for these expanded groups and extends specific pediatric health services, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), to individuals up to age 26. Additionally, the legislation modifies tax rules to prevent this new Medicaid coverage from counting as minimum essential coverage for the purpose of individual health insurance tax penalties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid eligibility and ensures full federal funding for new groups, directly increasing government spending on public health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility, ensures full federal funding, and extends pediatric health services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to children and young adults regardless of immigration status, directly protecting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Tags Children
Andy Kim (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9920: Foster Youth Investment Act

The Foster Youth Investment Act allows individuals to contribute to Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for foster children who are under 18 and in the custody of a state or tribal government. This change expands eligibility beyond just the taxpayer's own eligible foster child to include any minor meeting these specific care and age requirements. The provision applies to contributions made after December 31, 2025, enabling these youth to benefit from tax-advantaged savings for their education.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax-advantaged savings for foster youth education, promoting fiscal responsibility and funding essential services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands tax-advantaged savings access for foster youth education, enhancing educational opportunity and financial support.85% confidence
Tags Children
Blake D. Moore (R)