The WRCR Act of 2023 would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include more low-income workers and students, lowering the minimum age requirement from 25 to 18 and allowing students receiving Federal Pell Grants or meeting specific income requirements to qualify. It would create a new program for monthly advance payments of the credit instead of a single annual payment, with taxpayers needing to report changes in circumstances to avoid overpayment. The bill also modifies income thresholds and credit percentages to increase access for more workers, with these changes taking effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022.
This resolution deems certain conduct of members of antifa as domestic terrorism and designates antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The resolution calls on the Department of Justice to (1) prosecute crimes of domestic terrorism by antifa, and (2) use all available tools and resources to combat the spread of such terrorism by antifa.
This bill, the VETT Act (VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act), amends the tax code to allow military members to deduct charitable contributions made to certain federally chartered veterans service organizations (VSOs). Specifically, it adds these organizations - described under Section 501(c)(19) and federally chartered - to the list of eligible recipients for tax-deductible contributions under Internal Revenue Code sections 170(c)(5) and 170(b)(1)(A). The change directly affects active-duty and veteran military members who contribute to qualifying VSOs, enabling them to claim these donations as tax deductions. The policy change takes effect for taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.
S 692 requires the Social Security Administration to update its terminology in all materials by January 1, 2025. It mandates replacing "early eligibility age" with "minimum benefit age," "full retirement age" and "normal retirement age" with "standard benefit age," and removing "delayed retirement credit" while using "maximum benefit age" instead of age 70 references. This change directly affects individuals interacting with Social Security rules, forms, and online resources, ensuring consistent terminology for clarity. The bill focuses solely on renaming terms, not altering benefit calculations or eligibility rules.
American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2023 or the American SAFER Act of 202 3 This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review). Specifically, the bill nullifies a 2004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that generally limits expedited removal to certain situations, such as for non-U.S. nationals encountered within 14 days of entry into the United States without inspection and within 100 miles of a U.S. international land border. The bill also (1) prohibits DHS from implementing a rule that limits expedited removal based on how far a non-U.S. national was from the border when encountered or apprehended, and (2) modifies the relevant statute to state that expedited removal authority applies regardless of where the non-U.S. national was encountered or apprehended.
HR 1388 authorizes the minting of commemorative coins to honor the 1865 Sultana steamboat disaster, the deadliest maritime tragedy in U.S. history. It specifies three coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar) with defined weights and compositions, to be sold at face value plus surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively). All surcharges collected will fund the Sultana Historical Preservation Society for museum development, including exhibits, artifact preservation, and facility construction. The coins are legal tender but intended for collectors, with sales limited to a one-year period starting January 2023.
S 664 requires the Social Security Administration to mail paper statements to all individuals with Social Security numbers under specific age-based schedules: upon starting a new job, then every 5 years starting at age 25, every 2 years at age 55, and annually after age 60. The bill mandates these paper statements be sent regardless of whether an individual has an online "my Social Security" account, and includes an opt-out option for recipients. It applies directly to all U.S. workers and Social Security account holders, ensuring regular updates on their earnings and benefit estimates. The bill also authorizes funding for administrative costs to implement this requirement.
Congressional Oversight of Russian Sanctions Act This bill requires the President to determine, within 60 days of receiving a request from Congress, whether a person (individual or entity) described in the request meets the criteria to be subject to sanctions imposed in two specified executive orders relating to Russia. The executive orders, dated April 15, 2021, and August 20, 2021, impose sanctions for certain activities including (1) efforts by Russia's government to undermine U.S. elections and democratic institutions, and (2) the construction of specified Russian energy pipelines. The President must also submit a report to Congress stating whether the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions on any person described in such a request from Congress.
SRES 91 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing support for negotiating a tax treaty between the United States and Taiwan. It recognizes Taiwan as the U.S.'s eighth-largest trading partner (supporting over 188,000 American jobs) and notes the U.S. lacks an income tax treaty with Taiwan despite having agreements with 66 other countries. The resolution encourages the President to begin negotiations and work with Congress on a formal agreement, while also promoting broader U.S.-Taiwan trade and investment ties. This resolution directly affects U.S. economic relations with Taiwan but does not create new law or policy.
This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Navy pilot Everett Alvarez, Jr., for his service as a Vietnam War POW and subsequent public service. It directs the Speaker of the House and Senate President pro tempore to arrange for the medal's presentation, specifying it must bear his name and image. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover production costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint fund. The bill is purely ceremonial, recognizing Alvarez's 8+ years as a prisoner of war and his post-military career. It does not create new policies or affect any government programs.
The Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 establishes a $100 million annual grant program (2024-2028) to fund port infrastructure using hydrogen or ammonia as clean fuel. It directly affects ports, state/local governments, tribal entities, and port authorities by providing competitive grants for projects like fuel cell cargo handlers, ships, trucks, and fueling infrastructure. Key provisions require grant recipients to monitor fuel leaks, prioritize projects benefiting low-income communities, and focus on reducing port-related emissions and improving air quality. The program mandates training for staff handling these fuels and prioritizes projects that create U.S. jobs and maximize emission reductions.
The Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to support the adoption of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks and related infrastructure. It provides funding for eligible entities - such as truck fleet operators, public agencies, fueling station developers, and partnerships - to purchase at least 7 hydrogen fuel cell trucks or build hydrogen fueling stations, with requirements for public access and regional diversity. Grants cover capital costs (up to $500,000 per truck or station), operational expenses, and safety training, while requiring recipients to report on fuel use, reliability, and emissions data. The program aims to demonstrate vehicle performance across different regions, reduce costs, and accelerate market deployment of hydrogen trucks by 2028, with priority given to projects benefiting disadvantaged communities.
