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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Sep 17, 2025

S 2845: Billionaires Income Tax Act

The Billionaires Income Tax Act (S 2845) would require high-net-worth individuals with at least $1 billion in assets or $100 million in annual income (or $500 million/$50 million for married filing separately) to pay taxes annually on investment gains rather than deferring taxes until assets are sold. It implements "mark-to-market" taxation for tradable assets like stocks and closes loopholes that allow tax-free transfers of assets to heirs, eliminating strategies like "buy, borrow, die." The bill targets "applicable taxpayers" by requiring annual tax payments on investment gains and modifies special tax provisions for investments in small business stock and qualified opportunity funds. The law would apply to individuals meeting either the asset or income test for three consecutive years, with specific rules for married couples and trusts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loopholes for billionaires and implements mark-to-market taxation, increasing revenue from high-net-worth individuals.95% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5446: No Tariffs on Groceries Act

This bill prohibits the President from imposing new tariffs on food items without specific congressional approval. It requires the President to submit a formal request to Congress for any proposed food tariffs, which must then be approved by a separate law. The bill covers a broad range of food-related products, including groceries, animal feed, seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural chemicals. Existing tariff-rate quotas for food are exempt from this restriction.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents new tariffs on essential groceries, providing tax relief for lower-income consumers by blocking government-imposed tax increases on basic food items.95% confidence
Haley M. Stevens (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5434: 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to establish a dedicated "Press 3" option (via IVR) for LGBTQ+ youth seeking crisis support, directly affecting LGBTQ+ youth who face a four times higher suicide risk than peers. It mandates that at least 9% of funds allocated for the lifeline's services be reserved specifically for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. The bill amends existing law to formalize this dedicated resource, building on current services that handled over 1.5 million contacts from LGBTQ+ youth in 2025. This creates a concrete policy change for accessing tailored crisis support without altering other lifeline operations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 9% funding allocation for LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis services, directly expanding access to specialized care for high-risk population with elevated suicide risk.95% confidence
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) · 174 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5443: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025

HR 5443, the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025, expands federal housing anti-discrimination protections to include "source of income," "veteran status," and "military status." It defines "source of income" broadly to cover housing vouchers, Social Security benefits, child support, and other lawful income sources like savings or gifts. The bill adds these categories to all existing anti-discrimination provisions in the Fair Housing Act, prohibiting housing providers from refusing to rent or sell based on these factors. This directly affects renters and homeowners using housing assistance, veterans, active military members, and individuals receiving non-wage income.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands anti-discrimination protections to source of income (vouchers, benefits), veteran/military status, preventing housing refusal based on these factors, directly strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly adds 'veteran status' to housing anti-discrimination protections, preventing housing discrimination based on veteran status.95% confidence
Scott H. Peters (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SJRES 60: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

SJRES 60 is a joint resolution that would disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting pollution emission limits and allocating allowances for Indiana under a revised cross-state air pollution plan. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2025, would have required Indiana-based power plants and industrial facilities to adhere to specific emissions caps and manage pollution allowances. If passed, this resolution would cancel the EPA rule, preventing it from taking effect and halting its implementation. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process under the Congressional Review Act to nullify the agency's regulation.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill disapproves EPA rule setting emissions caps for Indiana power plants, weakening clean energy standards and reducing regulatory pressure on fossil fuel-based energy production.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to disapprove EPA rule setting emissions caps for Indiana facilities, removing pollution control requirements and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 390: A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This Senate resolution (SRES 390) designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to honor voting rights history and encourage civic engagement. It does not create new laws but urges Congress to advance voting rights legislation (like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act), recommends schools teach about voting history and suppression, and encourages media campaigns to promote voter registration and election awareness. The resolution directly affects all U.S. citizens by highlighting voting access issues and promoting educational efforts, though it has no legal force. It follows historical context about voter suppression and recent voting rights challenges, including the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision.
Ron Wyden (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 389: A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.

This non-binding Senate resolution (SRES 389) condemns Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s actions dismissing the CDC's independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and opposes Florida's 2025 policy rolling back school immunization requirements for children. It affirms that vaccines are critical for public health, preventable illness, and hospitalization reduction, and must be widely accessible at high community adoption rates. The resolution expresses the Senate's support for science-based vaccine policies, opposes politicizing medical recommendations, and emphasizes that vaccines should remain affordable and available through insurance and community settings like clinics and pharmacies. It does not create new laws but formally states the Senate's position against policies it views as endangering public health.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationOpposes Florida's rollback of school immunization requirements, supporting mandatory vaccination policies essential for school health and safety within K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCondemns anti-vaccine policies and opposes Florida's rollback of immunization requirements, affirming vaccines' critical role in public health, preventable illness reduction, and community-wide accessibility.95% confidence
Jacky Rosen (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2823: FAMILY Act

The FAMILY Act (S 2823) would establish a federal paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for eligible workers who need time off for family or medical reasons. It directly affects workers who need leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition, address their own serious health condition, or deal with family violence or other qualifying acts of violence. The program would pay a percentage of an individual's average earnings (up to 85% for lower earners), with maximum monthly benefits of $4,000 and minimum benefits of $580 in 2026, while requiring employers to maintain health coverage during leave. The Social Security Administration would administer the program through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave, with benefits available starting 18 months after enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides wage replacement for medical leave, enabling access to healthcare without income loss, directly expanding coverage for health-related absences.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes federal paid family leave program, expanding worker benefits for medical/family needs and protecting wage replacement during leave.95% confidence
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

HR 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act of 2026, ensures military personnel, civilian Defense workers, and supporting contractors receive pay during government funding gaps in fiscal year 2026. It appropriates emergency funds for active-duty service members, reserves, and their supporting personnel (including Coast Guard staff under DHS) if regular appropriations aren't enacted by the end of the fiscal year. The bill provides necessary pay and allowances during any period when full-year funding is unavailable, covering both active service and support roles. Funding expires when regular appropriations are passed, a funding resolution is enacted, or January 1, 2027, whichever comes first. This is a procedural measure to prevent pay delays for military and support staff during fiscal year 2026 funding lapses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates emergency funds to ensure military pay during FY2026 funding gaps, directly funding essential personnel and promoting fiscal responsibility in budget execution.95% confidence
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R) · 210 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5403: Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

HR 5403, the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act, amends federal law to allow local law enforcement agencies facing officer recruitment shortages or high turnover to use COPS Program grants for recruitment and retention bonuses. The bill specifically adds a new provision (25) to the grant program, enabling agencies to fund bonuses for hiring or keeping officers when they experience declining recruitment or elevated retirements/resignations. This change directly affects eligible local police departments seeking to address staffing challenges through existing federal funding. The key mechanism expands the permitted uses of COPS grants to include performance-based bonuses, without creating new funding streams. The bill focuses on practical tools for agencies struggling to maintain staffing levels.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for law enforcement recruitment/retention bonuses to address officer shortages, strengthening local law enforcement capacity within criminal justice system.95% confidence
Greg Landsman (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5391: Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act

The Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act increases federal funding for law enforcement bulletproof vests by raising the grant share from 50% to 60% for state and local agencies. It also authorizes $60 million annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This change reduces the cost burden on participating agencies, requiring them to cover only 40% of vest costs instead of 50%. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies that apply for these grants to purchase protective gear.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding (60% grant share) and authorizes $60M annually, reducing state/local budget burden for law enforcement equipment, directly advancing fiscal support for public safety programs.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirectly funds law enforcement equipment (bulletproof vests) through increased federal grants, strengthening officer safety within criminal justice system operations.95% confidence
Christopher R. Deluzio (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5390: FAMILY Act

The FAMILY Act would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for workers needing time off for caregiving or medical reasons. It defines "qualified caregiving" to include caring for a family member with a serious health condition, personal medical needs, or recovery from violence (including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking). Benefits would be calculated based on earnings, with a minimum monthly benefit of $580 and maximum of $4,000, administered by a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. Eligible individuals would need to have worked for at least 8 quarters in the previous year and file an application with required documentation, while existing state paid leave programs would continue to operate alongside this federal program.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave for medical needs and caregiving, expanding access to healthcare services without income loss for serious health conditions.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes national paid family leave program expanding worker benefits for caregiving/medical needs, directly advancing employment standards and worker protections.95% confidence
Rosa L. DeLauro (D) · 207 co-sponsors
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