Budget & Taxes

passed · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 7128: TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) through 2034, replacing its previous 2027 expiration date. It raises the financial threshold requiring federal assistance for terrorism-related insurance losses from $5 million to $25 million per incident. The bill also mandates that the Treasury Secretary publish a Federal Register notice within 30 days of starting a terrorism certification review and requires certification to be completed within 90 days of that notice. Additionally, it updates the program's official name from "Terrorism Insurance Program" to "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program" and adjusts related expiration dates in the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises TRIA threshold to $25M, reducing federal spending on terrorism insurance claims and promoting fiscal responsibility in government program management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 8464: Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act directs federal agencies to temporarily delay, condition, or split payments when there is a high risk of fraud or if a recipient is flagged in the Do Not Pay system. Under this law, agencies must notify payees of any pauses, explain the specific risk indicators involved, and allow recipients to contest the decision within a set timeframe. The bill requires that payments be resolved within 45 days and protects government officials from personal liability if they act in good faith to stop suspicious transactions. Additionally, it allows for the exemption of routine, historically consistent payment amounts while investigating anomalous or unusually large portions of a transfer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by preventing fraudulent payments, thereby protecting government funds and ensuring efficient budget management.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 8312: Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

The Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act creates a new Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery within the Department of the Treasury to oversee federal spending and prevent fraud. This new office will have authority to conduct audits and investigations across multiple federal programs, including pandemic relief funds, and will coordinate with other agencies to share data and identify fraudulent activity. The bill also requires federal agencies to screen potential payees against a centralized fraud database and mandates that the Treasury establish a governmentwide data analysis program to detect improper payments. Additionally, the act transfers assets and personnel from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee to the new office and requires annual reporting to Congress on fraud prevention efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by creating an office to prevent fraud and ensure accountability in federal spending.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2026

S 2: Secure America Act

The Secure America Act appropriates billions of dollars to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026 to expand staffing and operations. These funds are specifically designated for hiring agents to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs duties, as well as for purchasing new technology to combat drug trafficking and improve border surveillance. The legislation includes restrictions that prohibit using the money to recruit processing coordinators after October 2028 and bans the deployment of untested autonomous surveillance towers. A portion of the funding is also set aside to hire investigators and analysts dedicated to identifying and rescuing victims of child sexual exploitation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates billions of dollars to fund Customs and Border Protection operations, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill funds expanded border enforcement and drug trafficking operations, effectively increasing criminalization and law enforcement capacity without addressing reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly funds federal immigration enforcement and border surveillance, indicating a stance against limiting immigration restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds to purchase new technology for border surveillance and drug trafficking, directly advancing technological capabilities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · United States · Senate Jun 9, 2026

S 2393: Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during fiscal year 2026. It specifically funds a new bed tower, expanded clinical buildings, a consolidated administrative building, warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages, with a maximum funding limit of $1,762,668,000. The bill directly affects veterans receiving care at the St. Louis VA medical facility by enabling physical infrastructure upgrades. It does not change existing VA benefits or policies but provides the necessary funding authorization for these construction projects. The authorization is for fiscal year 2026, not fiscal year 2025 as referenced in the bill's title.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.76B for VA facility construction, directly funding government healthcare infrastructure under fiscal appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $1.76B for VA medical facility infrastructure, directly advancing veterans' healthcare access and services through physical upgrades.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes $1.76B for new VA medical facility construction in St. Louis, directly funding infrastructure to improve veterans' healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue via commemorative coin sales to fund the 9/11 Memorial Museum, directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 7959: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

This bill, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, aims to strengthen protections and incentives for individuals who report tax violations to the Internal Revenue Service. It directly affects whistleblowers who submit information about tax evasion or avoidance schemes and the IRS officials who evaluate those reports. Key changes include requiring Tax Court reviews of whistleblower awards to be conducted de novo based on the original administrative record, granting whistleblowers anonymity before the Tax Court unless a societal interest outweighs potential harm, and adding interest to award amounts if the IRS delays providing preliminary recommendations. The legislation also modifies IRS annual reports to include descriptions of top tax avoidance schemes disclosed by whistleblowers and corrects a provision regarding attorney fee deductions for whistleblowers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens IRS whistleblower protections to improve tax enforcement, promoting fiscal responsibility and closing tax evasion loopholes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 227: Clergy Act

Clergy Act This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax exemption loophole for clergy, requiring payment of Social Security/Medicare taxes, increasing government revenue.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows clergy to revoke Social Security/Medicare tax exemption, expanding retirement benefits access for workers, directly supporting employment benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HRES 1128: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution also (1) cautions that Americans are at greater risk each day DHS is subject to a lapse in appropriations, and (2) expresses gratitude to DHS employees for their commitment to protect the United States.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly calls for full funding of DHS, indicating support for government spending on essential security programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HJRES 139: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal receipts collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in the population of U.S. citizens and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and receipts derived from borrowing are excluded. Under the amendment, Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit with (1) a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber, or (2) a roll call vote for any year in which a declaration of war is in effect. The amendment also prohibits any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax from becoming law unless it has been approved by a roll call vote of two-thirds of the whole number of each chamber of Congress. The requirements take effect in the fifth year beginning after ratification of the amendment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates federal balanced budget, restricting annual spending to average receipts, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of fiscal restraint.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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