Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 10330: Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act

This bill establishes new procedural safeguards for the Internal Revenue Service when conducting tax inquiries or examinations of universities, requiring high-level Treasury approval based on reasonable belief that a university may not qualify for tax-exempt status. It mandates that the IRS provide written notice to the institution before beginning an inquiry and at least 15 days before starting a formal examination, offering the university the opportunity to hold a conference to discuss concerns. The legislation imposes strict time limits, requiring inquiries to be completed within 90 days and examinations within two years, while also restricting the ability to re-examine a university for five years if no significant tax issues are found. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit confidential reports to congressional committees detailing any new university tax investigations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts IRS authority by requiring high-level approval and notice before tax examinations of universities, weakening fiscal oversight.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026

The Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026 broadens eligibility for early childhood education services by including recipients of various public assistance programs, such as food stamps and Medicaid, in the definition of qualifying families. The bill authorizes $36 billion annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to support these expanded operations and creates a separate grant program providing $1 billion per year until 2030 for agencies to repair or upgrade aging facilities with safety hazards. Additionally, the legislation establishes a loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loans for childcare workers who complete three years of full-time service in Head Start or Early Head Start programs. Finally, it authorizes $6.8 billion annually through 2032 to provide salary supplements to Head Start employees, with funding allocated based on local wage gaps and cost-of-living factors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $36 billion annually and creates a separate grant program to fund expanded early childhood education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands Head Start eligibility and allocates $36B annually for early childhood education services and facility upgrades.98% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026

The Access to School Supplies Act of 2026 establishes a five-year pilot program that provides competitive grants to up to ten local school districts serving high-poverty schools. These funds are intended to help districts purchase books, supplies, and other materials for students and instructional staff at no cost. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and requires recipients to submit annual reports detailing how the money was spent and which schools benefited. A small portion of the total funding is reserved for outlying areas and Bureau of Indian Education schools, while the program sunsets on September 30, 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes $100 million annually in federal grants to fund school supplies for high-poverty districts, directly increasing government spending on public education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $100M annually to fund school supplies for high-poverty districts, directly advancing educational access and resource availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries School Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

SRES 832: A resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.

This resolution establishes a mandatory process for the U.S. Senate to address the long-term fiscal stability of Social Security by creating a bipartisan working group that must submit legislative proposals within specific deadlines. The bill requires the Senate to introduce and consider legislation that ensures the Social Security Trust Funds can pay 100 percent of scheduled benefits for at least 50 years, restricting debate to 30 hours and limiting amendments to those that meet this solvency standard. Passage of the final bill in the Senate requires a three-fifths supermajority vote, and the resolution prohibits the inclusion of any provisions unrelated to changing Social Security outlays, revenues, or financing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly aims to ensure the long-term fiscal stability of Social Security Trust Funds, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting essential government programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5084: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the base amount and adjusted base amount for purposes of determining taxable social security benefits.

This bill proposes to automatically increase the income thresholds used to determine how much of Social Security benefits are subject to federal income tax. Starting in 2027, the specific dollar limits would be adjusted annually based on the official cost-of-living adjustment, with any resulting amounts rounded up to the nearest hundred dollars. The change directly affects retirees and other individuals who receive Social Security payments, ensuring that the income levels triggering taxes on those benefits keep pace with inflation. By updating these thresholds, the legislation aims to prevent the taxable portion of benefits from growing disproportionately as prices rise over time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax thresholds for Social Security benefits, providing tax relief to retirees and reducing the tax burden on lower-income seniors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9842: State Offices of Women’s Health Support and Expansion Act

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help states create or maintain dedicated offices focused on women's health. The funding, totaling $55 million annually from 2027 to 2031, is split evenly between all states and a formula based on factors like maternal mortality and poverty rates. Recipients must use the money for public education, data collection, and addressing social issues like housing and food insecurity, while also forming community advisory panels. The legislation includes strict rules prohibiting the use of funds to discourage reproductive health services and mandates strong privacy protections for any data collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $55M annually to fund state women's health offices and public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federal grants to create women's health offices, funding public education and addressing social determinants of health.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates grant recipients address housing insecurity, indicating a supportive stance toward improving housing stability.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4979: PROMISE Act of 2026

The PROMISE Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory process for Congress to address Social Security solvency by requiring the Social Security Advisory Board to develop and submit specific legislative recommendations by September 2026. This legislation mandates that Congress convene and consider a Social Security bill by November 2026, with strict rules limiting debate to 100 hours and prohibiting amendments that would not achieve long-term solvency or alter the program's funding. To pass the bill, the Senate requires a three-fifths majority vote while the House requires a simple majority, and the process restricts the inclusion of unrelated provisions to ensure the focus remains on the financial stability of the Social Security Trust Funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates Social Security solvency, ensuring long-term fiscal stability and protecting government funding for essential retirement benefits.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2026

S 5142: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers.

This bill modifies the Internal Revenue Code to change how the government handles tax refunds for specific individuals who are currently unable to pay their debts. It establishes a rule that prevents the government from automatically taking money from these taxpayers' refunds to cover unpaid taxes, provided the refund amount does not exceed the value of a specific child tax credit they earned. The measure applies only to people officially classified as "currently not collectible" before they request their refund, and the new rules will take effect twelve months after the law is signed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects vulnerable taxpayers from having refunds seized for debts, effectively providing tax relief and financial stability to lower-income individuals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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introduced · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act

The Protecting American Taxpayers Act is a comprehensive bill designed to combat government fraud, recover misused funds, and strengthen oversight across various federal programs. It directly affects federal agencies, state governments administering public assistance, small businesses, veterans, and contractors by imposing new reporting requirements, extending statutes of limitations for fraud cases, and restricting financial assistance to entities linked to foreign agents or the Taliban. Key mechanisms include requiring child care payments to be based on recorded attendance rather than enrollment, mandating investigations into sudden spikes in health care spending, prohibiting small businesses with convicted fraudsters from receiving loans, and creating a new officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to scam prevention. Additionally, the legislation rescinds unspent pandemic-era funds for deficit reduction, expands whistleblower protections for defense and non-defense contractors, and establishes stricter rules against transferring public assistance money abroad via remittance transfers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill aims to combat fraud and recover misused funds, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting taxpayer money.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9720: D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

This bill, known as the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act, modifies the rules for how new taxes and fees proposed by the District of Columbia government are reviewed by Congress. It requires that any D.C. law imposing or increasing a tax or fee must receive explicit approval from a joint resolution passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate within 60 days, or else the law will not take effect. Additionally, the bill limits the time for debating these specific approval resolutions to one hour, split evenly between supporters and opponents. These changes directly affect the District of Columbia government's ability to enact new financial measures without prior congressional consent.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts D.C. taxing authority by requiring Congressional approval for new taxes, limiting local fiscal autonomy.90% confidence

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