The Turn the Tide Act primarily increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery services, directing billions of dollars to states, tribes, and local organizations starting in fiscal year 2027. It expands access to medication-assisted treatment by prohibiting insurance companies from imposing prior authorization requirements or cost-sharing fees for these drugs and mandates that health plans cover at least one formulation of opioid overdose reversal medications without deductibles. The legislation also establishes new programs and grants to support first responder training, recovery housing, mental health care for children exposed to trauma, and workforce development in areas with the highest overdose death rates. Additionally, the bill extends existing Medicaid waivers and creates a demonstration project to test whether providing recovery housing under Medicaid can reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations for individuals with opioid use disorders.
The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 creates a new tax credit for individuals aged 60 or older to help cover the costs of home modifications that improve accessibility and safety. This credit allows eligible taxpayers to claim up to $10,000 for expenses related to installing features such as wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, adding grab bars, and replacing bathroom fixtures. The amount of the credit is reduced based on the taxpayer's income, with the full benefit available to those earning less than $100,000 annually, and the law also authorizes $500 million in federal grants to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund additional home modification projects for older adults from 2027 through 2031.
The No Goodwill for Harming Women Act prohibits sports franchise owners from using tax deductions to write off the value of their teams. This rule applies specifically to professional female sports leagues that allow male athletes to participate, based on the definition of sex as reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The bill requires the IRS to create regulations to verify which teams fall under this restriction, and the changes will only affect assets purchased after the law is enacted.
This bill, known as the Housing Voucher Funding Reallocation Act, aims to change how unspent federal housing funds are managed at the end of each fiscal year. It directly affects public housing agencies that administer tenant-based assistance, such as housing vouchers. Under the new rules, agencies that do not use all their allocated funds must return the leftover money to the federal government. These recaptured funds are then redistributed to other public housing agencies that have exhausted their entire budgets. The goal is to ensure that available housing assistance reaches more eligible individuals rather than remaining unused in agencies with excess capacity.
The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2026 updates federal rules to clarify when states can tax businesses operating across state lines, primarily affecting interstate companies and digital service providers. It expands the definition of taxable activities to include digital goods and services while clarifying that independent contractors do not create tax liability for their principal companies. The bill also establishes a minimum physical presence requirement, stating that states generally cannot tax businesses unless they have employees, agents, or property in the state for at least 15 days. Additionally, the law extends existing federal protections against state taxation to various "other business activity taxes" and provides specific guidelines for how states should calculate taxes on groups of affiliated companies. These changes are designed to take effect for taxable periods starting on or after January 1, 2026.
The Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act aims to stop tax preparers from fraudulently changing filed tax returns without the taxpayer's knowledge. It does this by broadening the legal definition of a "return" to include various administrative documents and by preventing the statute of limitations from being extended when a preparer commits fraud. These changes ensure that the time limit for the government to collect unpaid taxes remains fixed even if a dishonest preparer tries to alter a return after it has been submitted. The bill also includes a minor technical adjustment to another tax deadline provision.
This bill appropriates funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 to cover military personnel pay, operation and maintenance costs, procurement of weapons and equipment, and research and development activities. It directly affects active duty and reserve members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, as well as their respective National Guard units, by providing specific dollar amounts for salaries, benefits, training, and the purchase of new hardware like ships, aircraft, and missiles. The legislation also includes numerous provisions that restrict how these funds can be used, such as prohibiting support for certain foreign entities, limiting the procurement of foreign-made steel and supercomputers, and banning the use of funds for specific research topics or social initiatives. Additionally, the bill contains a unique provision that amends federal law to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War and the Secretary of Defense as the Secretary of War.
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✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funding for Department of Defense operations, personnel, and procurement, directly supporting budget allocation for essential government services.95% confidence
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill appropriates funding for military personnel pay, salaries, and benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and employment standards.85% confidence
✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill appropriates funding for the Department of Defense, which directly supports active duty and reserve members, including their salaries, benefits, and training, thereby advancing veteran-related services.85% confidence
The Supporting Older Foster Youth Act increases federal funding for foster care programs to $163 million annually, effective October 1, 2026. This change directly impacts the administration of foster care services by providing additional resources to states and agencies managing these programs. The bill achieves this by amending the Social Security Act to raise the specific appropriation amount previously set for fiscal years 2020 and beyond. No new programs or eligibility rules are created; the legislation solely adjusts the existing budget allocation for older foster youth support.
The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act helps individuals who suffer financial losses due to theft involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation by changing how they can claim tax deductions. It allows taxpayers to treat these theft losses as occurring when they discover them rather than when the theft happens, giving them more time to file for refunds. The bill also extends the deadline for filing refund claims related to these losses and provides special rules for withdrawing retirement funds to cover such losses without immediate tax penalties. Additionally, the legislation includes specific provisions for victims of pyrrhotite-related home damage, allowing them to claim deductions and file refunds based on discovery dates rather than the standard future effective date.
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that Medicaid is a vital lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans, including older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. It highlights concerns that recent legislation will cut funding and impose new eligibility rules and paperwork requirements, which could negatively impact access to care. While the bill itself does not change laws or allocate money, it urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide immediate guidance to state agencies and enrollees regarding these upcoming changes.
