Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2202: End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025

HR 2202 prohibits federal funds from being used for gender transition procedures or health plans covering them in federal programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. It does not ban these procedures but restricts federal subsidies, requiring individuals to pay for such coverage using non-federal funds (e.g., out-of-pocket or private insurance not tied to federal programs). The bill defines gender transition procedures broadly to include hormonal treatments and surgeries (e.g., mastectomy, hysterectomy), with exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to disorders of sex development or complications from such procedures. It also clarifies that ACA premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions cannot apply to plans covering these procedures, though separate non-federal-funded coverage remains an option.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds gender transition care in federal programs (Medicaid/ACA), restricting government spending on this service.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill defunds federal coverage for gender transition procedures in Medicaid/ACA, restricting access to specific healthcare services under public programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1113: Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2025

The Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2025 would amend the tax code to allow owners of race horses to deduct the full cost of their horses over a three-year period for tax purposes, instead of the standard longer depreciation schedule. This change would directly affect race horse owners, breeders, and trainers in the horse racing industry by accelerating their tax deductions for horse purchases. The bill specifically adds "race horse" to the list of property eligible for this accelerated depreciation under the Internal Revenue Code. The provision applies to race horses placed in service after December 31, 2022.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates targeted tax deduction for race horse owners, a specific industry benefit rather than broad tax relief or fiscal responsibility, aligning with tax breaks for wealthy groups.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1583: PAR Act

The PAR Act removes restrictions that previously prevented private golf courses and country clubs from using certain tax-advantaged funds for recreational purposes. It amends a specific tax code section by deleting the phrases "private or commercial golf course, country club" wherever they appear. This change directly allows those facilities to access funds they were previously barred from using under existing tax rules. The law applies to new tax obligations after enactment, with limited transitional rules for existing programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves tax restrictions for private golf courses, creating tax advantage for wealthy entities per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2198: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the taxable REIT subsidiary asset test.

This bill changes a tax rule for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that use taxable subsidiaries. It increases the percentage limit for assets held in these subsidiaries from 20% to 25% of a REIT's total assets, directly affecting REIT companies that operate through such subsidiaries. The key provision amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore this higher asset threshold, which had been reduced earlier. The change applies to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill increases REIT tax benefits (25% asset limit), aligning with 'tax breaks primarily for wealthy' indicator per oppose criteria.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 1821: HELD Act

The HELD Act would deny federal funding to states and local governments that fail to comply with federal immigration detainers. It specifically targets jurisdictions with policies preventing law enforcement from (1) promptly sharing an immigrant's release date with the Department of Homeland Security or (2) holding an immigrant for up to 48 hours to facilitate transfer to federal custody. Federal funds for any project or activity in such jurisdictions would be withheld starting in the fiscal year after the bill's enactment. This policy directly affects state and local governments that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly withholds federal funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, defunding state/local projects as a policy enforcement mechanism.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state compliance with federal detainers by withholding funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, directly opposing sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1237: PANELS Act

The PANELS Act amends U.S. tax code provisions to exclude solar energy projects on prime or unique farmland from federal tax credits. Specifically, it revises Section 48 (energy property credits) and Section 45Y (clean electricity production credits) to require that solar facilities not be located on land designated as "prime farmland" or "unique farmland" under existing USDA definitions (7 CFR § 657). This directly affects solar developers seeking these tax benefits, as projects on such agricultural land will no longer qualify. The change applies to property placed in service after the bill’s enactment, aiming to protect high-quality farmland from being converted for solar development.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax credits for solar projects on protected farmland, limiting tax benefits under Sections 48/45Y per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts solar development on prime farmland by denying tax credits, blocking renewable energy deployment on agricultural land per USDA definitions.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill protects prime/unique farmland conservation by restricting solar tax credits on such land, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Solar Climate Change

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1233: To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes.

HR 1233 prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer money to fund specific research programs. It bans spending on disinformation research grants, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants, and the National Science Foundation's Track F program focused on "Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems." This directly affects federal departments and agencies that would otherwise allocate funds for these research areas, as well as researchers or institutions seeking such grants. The bill makes a concrete change by blocking federal funding for these particular research initiatives, without altering broader disinformation policies or creating new regulations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits federal spending on specific research grants, defunding programs like disinformation research and NSF Track F, directly restricting government expenditure.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyDefunds cybersecurity (Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace) and disinformation research grants, directly restricting tech policy advancement in trust systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2187: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the production tax credit and investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable waters of the United States or the coastal waters of the United States.

HR 2187 amends U.S. tax law to disallow key federal tax credits for offshore wind facilities located in inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. Specifically, it removes eligibility for the investment tax credit (Section 48), production tax credit (Section 45), and clean electricity production tax credit (Section 45Y) for projects in these water areas. The bill defines "disqualified offshore wind facilities" as those situated in the specified waters, preventing them from qualifying for these financial incentives. This change applies to energy produced and property placed in service after December 31, 2025, directly affecting developers planning offshore wind projects in U.S. coastal or inland waterways.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves federal tax credits (Section 48, 45, 45Y) for offshore wind projects, restricting tax incentives under tax law.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves tax credits for offshore wind projects, directly restricting renewable energy development in coastal/inland waters.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill disallows tax credits for offshore wind projects (a clean energy source) in coastal/inland waters, directly restricting development of renewable energy infrastructure that advances climate goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Wind Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1301: Death Tax Repeal Act

HR 1301, the Death Tax Repeal Act, would eliminate the federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax for estates of individuals dying on or after its enactment date. It directly affects individuals inheriting significant assets, as it removes taxes on estates exceeding $10 million (adjusted for inflation) and repeals taxes on large transfers between generations. The bill modifies the gift tax by establishing a $10 million lifetime exemption with annual inflation adjustments, replacing previous tax brackets. It applies to estates, gifts, and transfers occurring on or after the bill's effective date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal estate tax, creating tax breaks for wealthy estates, aligning with 'oppose' indicators for tax breaks benefiting affluent groups.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1462: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the production tax credit and investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable waters of the United States or the coastal waters of the United States.

HR 1462 removes tax credits for offshore wind facilities located in the inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. Specifically, it disallows the investment tax credit (Section 48) and production tax credits (Sections 45 and 45Y) for such facilities placed in service after December 31, 2025. This policy change directly affects developers building wind projects in these specific waterways, as they will no longer qualify for federal tax incentives. The bill modifies existing tax code provisions without altering the broader eligibility for offshore wind projects in open ocean waters.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill disallows tax credits (ITC/PTC) for offshore wind projects, restricting tax incentives and reducing government spending on renewable energy subsidies.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves tax credits (ITC/PTC) for offshore wind in coastal/inland waters, blocking renewable energy development by eliminating federal incentives for projects after 2025.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves tax credits for offshore wind (clean energy), defunding renewable projects and weakening environmental protection efforts by hindering development of coastal wind energy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Wind Coastal & Flood Protection

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