Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 445: Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025

The Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025 would change how investment fund managers are taxed on their "carried interest" - the share of profits they earn for managing investment funds. Currently, this is often taxed at lower capital gains rates, but the bill would require it to be taxed as ordinary income instead. It creates new rules for "investment services partnership interests" and specifies that gains and losses from these interests must be treated as ordinary income or loss. The bill directly affects investment fund managers and aims to align their tax treatment more closely with how other business income is taxed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole for investment fund managers by taxing carried interest as ordinary income instead of capital gains, promoting fiscal equity and closing preferential tax treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2025

S 827: Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

This bill amends a Department of Veterans Affairs transportation grant program to improve healthcare access for rural veterans. It expands eligibility to include tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations, and increases grant amounts (up to $50,000, with a potential 50% increase for counties with five or more off-road communities) to cover transportation costs. The changes apply to grants for rural veterans needing transportation to healthcare services, particularly in areas with limited road access. Funding is adjusted from fixed annual amounts to "such sums as may be necessary" for fiscal years 2025-2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases VA transportation grant funding (up to $50k) for rural veterans' healthcare access, expanding eligibility and raising maximum grant amounts to cover transportation costs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands VA transportation grants to improve rural veterans' healthcare access, increasing funding to $50k with eligibility expansions for tribal organizations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases VA transportation grants for rural veterans' healthcare access, directly funding transportation services to improve access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA transportation grants to rural veterans, includes tribal/Native Hawaiian orgs, increases funding to $50k for healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 653: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

This bill changes the tax code to allow individuals to deduct payments to health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) as medical expenses, similar to traditional health insurance costs. It directly affects people enrolled in HCSMs - groups that share medical costs among members without being regulated as insurance. The bill adds HCSM membership fees and shared medical expenses to the list of deductible medical costs under Section 213(d)(1) of the tax code and clarifies that HCSMs are not treated as health insurance or health plans. These changes would take effect for tax years starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new tax deduction for health care sharing ministry payments, providing tax relief to individuals by treating these costs like medical expenses under tax code.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for health care sharing ministry payments, expanding affordable coverage options and reducing out-of-pocket costs for members.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 335: Rural Hospital Support Act

This bill modifies Medicare payment calculations for rural hospitals to provide increased funding. It directly affects "sole community hospitals" and "Medicare-dependent hospitals" by rebasing their payment formulas using a 2016 cost reporting period as the new base, effective October 1, 2025. The key mechanism replaces the previous base period with 2016 data, potentially increasing payments if this change results in higher reimbursement. The bill also extends existing payment programs for these hospitals through future fiscal years and prohibits certain payment adjustments for rebased amounts. This is a technical adjustment to Medicare reimbursement rules, not a new eligibility program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Medicare payments for rural hospitals via revised reimbursement formulas, directly boosting government spending on essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicare funding for rural hospitals via rebased payment formulas, directly strengthening healthcare access and provider financial stability for vulnerable communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Tags Rural Communities

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signed · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 269: Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act This act permanently allows the Department of the Treasury to access certain death records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help prevent and recover improper payments (e.g., payments to deceased individuals). The act also establishes evidentiary requirements the SSA must meet before identifying an individual as deceased. Current law requires the SSA to share its Death Master File with the Do Not Pay system maintained by Treasury for three years. The act makes this requirement permanent. Treasury must enter into an agreement with the SSA related to Treasury's share of the cost of state death data. The act also prohibits the SSA from recording a death in the master file unless the SSA has clear and convincing evidence that the individual should be presumed deceased. If an individual is incorrectly identified as deceased and provides the SSA with supporting documentation, the SSA may notify certain agencies that have access to the master file, including Treasury and federal or state agencies that provide or disburse federally funded benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents improper payments to deceased individuals, promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing wasteful government spending.85% confidence

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 208: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.

This bill extends funding for the SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program, which trains healthcare providers to observe, ask about, and respond to patient wellness concerns, through fiscal years 2025-2029. It updates the Public Health Service Act to adjust the program’s funding period and cancels $20 million from a Department of Health and Human Services fund. The program helps health professionals address wellness issues with patients through structured training. This directly affects healthcare organizations participating in the SOAR program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends funding for SOAR program (2025-2029) and reallocates $20M from HHS fund, directly funding a health wellness program per budget adjustments.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends funding for SOAR program training healthcare providers on patient wellness, directly advancing healthcare services through structured provider training.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2031: HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025

The HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025 reauthorizes the HOME program through fiscal year 2029 with annual funding increasing from $5 billion in 2025 to over $6 billion in 2029. The bill makes several key changes including increasing administrative resources from 10% to 15% of funds, eliminating a commitment deadline for using funds, and creating new provisions for small-scale housing (up to 4 rental units) to qualify as affordable housing. It also establishes a new home loan guarantee program with a $2 billion cap for fiscal year 2025, designed to help finance affordable housing development and preservation. These changes directly affect state and local governments administering the HOME program, as well as developers and residents of affordable housing properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases HOME program funding from $5B to $6B annually (2025-2029), directly supporting affordable housing as essential public service funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReauthorizes HOME program with increased funding ($5B→$6B+) and expands affordable housing eligibility to small-scale units, directly supporting housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 2076: HCBS Relief Act of 2025

The HCBS Relief Act of 2025 increases federal funding for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) by 10 percentage points (capped at 95%) for participating states during fiscal years 2026-2027. It directly affects states that submit approved applications, Medicaid beneficiaries receiving HCBS, and home health workers by requiring states to use funds to raise wages/benefits for HCBS workers, reduce waiting lists, support family caregivers, and improve service quality. Key provisions mandate that states detail specific activities (like wage increases, paid leave, and equipment purchases) in applications, ensure funds supplement rather than replace state spending, and report on outcomes by 2029. The bill aims to strengthen HCBS access and workforce stability without changing Medicaid eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal Medicaid HCBS funding by 10% (capped at 95%), mandating states use funds for worker wages, reduced waitlists, and service quality. Directly boosts public service funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid HCBS funding by 10% (capped at 95%) requiring states to raise worker wages, reduce waitlists, and improve services - directly advancing healthcare access and quality.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires states to use funds to raise wages/benefits for HCBS workers, directly advancing worker compensation under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 239: Crow Revenue Act

The Crow Revenue Act transfers specific mineral rights in Montana to the Crow Tribe. It requires the federal government to accept the relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease, convey mineral interests to the Hope Family Trust, and then transfer those rights to the Crow Tribe. The bill mandates a revenue-sharing agreement between the Tribe and Hope Family Trust for future development, and exempts these lands from Montana state taxation. This policy change directly affects the Crow Tribe’s land holdings and revenue streams on designated tracts in Musselshell and Big Horn Counties.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly exempts Crow Tribe lands from Montana state taxation, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management.90% confidence

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passed · United States · Senate May 26, 2025

S 129: No Tax on Tips Act

This bill creates a new federal tax deduction for cash tips received by workers in occupations that traditionally accept tips (like servers, barbers, and nail technicians) on or before December 31, 2023. It allows a deduction of up to $25,000 per year for tips reported to employers, excluding employees earning over $250,000 from the same employer in the prior year. The Treasury must publish a list of qualifying occupations within 90 days, and the deduction applies to all taxpayers (not just itemizers). The changes take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax deduction for service workers' tips, reducing taxable income for lower/middle earners (excludes high earners >$250k), aligning with tax relief indicators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax deduction for tips, increasing net income for service workers in tip-dependent roles, directly supporting wage compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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