Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1175: Small County PILT Parity Act

S 1175, the Small County PILT Parity Act, adjusts payments to small counties for federal lands under the PILT program. It lowers the population threshold from 5,000 to 1,000 for counties receiving higher per-capita payments, directly benefiting counties with populations under 1,000. The bill revises the payment formula to increase payments for these smaller counties, replacing the previous table with new rates (e.g., a 1,000-population county now gets $394.15 instead of lower amounts). This change ensures smaller counties receive fairer compensation for lost tax revenue on federal lands, without altering the overall PILT program structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal payments to small counties under PILT program, directly raising government spending on county compensation for federal lands.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6636: To advance sensible priorities.

HR 6636, "To advance sensible priorities," primarily establishes a carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, starting at $35 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2027 with annual increases tied to inflation. The tax revenue would fund infrastructure projects, climate adaptation programs, and worker assistance programs, while border tax adjustments would apply to imports and exports of greenhouse gas-intensive products. The bill directly affects fossil fuel producers, manufacturers, and importers of greenhouse gas-intensive goods through this tax mechanism. It also includes additional titles addressing cancer research funding, PFAS contamination response, sanctions on Russia, school safety improvements, voting reforms, and veteran benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes carbon tax with revenue funding infrastructure, climate programs, and worker assistance - directly establishes new tax and allocates funds per budget/tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon tax on fossil fuels, funds climate programs and clean energy infrastructure, reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon tax on fossil fuels to reduce emissions; funds climate adaptation and infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates carbon tax revenue to fund infrastructure projects, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development per topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Climate Change Drinking Water

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1911: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain payments to foreign related parties subject to sufficient foreign tax are not treated as base erosion payments.

This bill modifies U.S. tax rules to exclude certain payments made to foreign subsidiaries or affiliates from being classified as "base erosion payments" (payments that reduce U.S. tax revenue). It applies specifically to multinational corporations making cross-border payments to foreign entities that pay at least 15% effective foreign income tax. To qualify, companies must prove the foreign entity’s tax rate meets the threshold using standard financial statements with adjustments for items like dividends or currency gains. The policy change aims to prevent double taxation on such payments while maintaining anti-avoidance safeguards.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for multinational corporations' cross-border payments, reducing U.S. tax revenue potential by excluding payments from base erosion rules, aligning with tax breaks for wealthy entities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1040: Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act

HR 1040, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, would stop taxing Social Security benefits for seniors by repealing the current tax rule that includes some benefits in gross income. It directly affects senior citizens who currently pay federal income tax on portions of their Social Security payments. The bill adds a provision stating Section 86 of the tax code (which taxes Social Security benefits) no longer applies after enactment. To offset the lost tax revenue, the bill requires the government to appropriate funds to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement trust funds, ensuring they remain fully funded without requiring tax increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates tax on Social Security benefits for seniors, providing direct tax relief to lower-income seniors. This alignates with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 7, 2025

S 25: Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025

The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 imposes a tax on fossil fuel companies based on their historical carbon emissions from 2000-2023. Companies that emitted more than 1 billion metric tons of CO2 during this period must pay a tax calculated as a proportion of a total $1 trillion tax amount, based on their excess emissions. The tax revenue will fund a new trust fund to support climate resilience projects, with at least 40% of funds directed to environmental justice communities (communities of color, low-income, and Tribal/Indigenous communities). Companies can pay the tax over 9 years in installments, and the bill explicitly states it doesn't affect existing legal claims against polluters or preempt state climate laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on fossil fuel companies to fund climate resilience projects, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding essential environmental programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax on fossil fuel companies funds climate resilience projects with 40% to environmental justice communities, reducing fossil fuel reliance and advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax on fossil fuel companies based on historical emissions funds climate resilience projects, with 40% directed to environmental justice communities, directly advancing climate action and pollution reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Climate Change Environmental Justice

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 25: FairTax Act of 2025

The FairTax Act of 2025 would repeal federal income tax, payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare), and estate and gift taxes, replacing them with a national sales tax. It would impose a 23% tax on the final consumption of goods and services in 2027, with rates adjusting based on federal tax rates. The bill includes a monthly rebate for qualifying families based on the poverty level to offset the tax burden on lower-income households. It would establish a cooperative tax administration system between federal and state governments, with states collecting the tax under certain conditions. The tax would sunset if the 16th Amendment (which allows for income taxes) is not repealed within 7 years of enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReplaces income/payroll taxes with sales tax while providing rebates for lower-income households, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income and fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals payroll taxes funding Medicare (explicitly listed), without replacement healthcare funding, implying defunding of a major public health program. Aligns with 'defund public health initiatives' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Sales Tax Hospitals Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4330: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the Early Childhood Education Trust Fund consisting of amounts paid for the estate tax and made available to fund child care services, and for other purposes.

HR 4330 establishes the Early Childhood Education Trust Fund, using 15% of annual estate tax revenue (with at least 25% directed specifically to child care services). The fund supplements existing child care programs under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, allowing states to receive grants for child care supply without certain administrative requirements. It directly affects families using child care services and state lead agencies administering child care programs. The trust fund begins operations on December 31, 2025, and does not change current child care funding levels but adds new dedicated revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 15% of estate tax revenue to fund child care services via a new trust fund, supplementing public programs without tax increases for middle/lower income.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 6, 2025

S 2976: HIRE Act

This bill imposes a 25% tax on U.S. companies making payments to foreign entities for services benefiting U.S. consumers, such as call center operations or software development. The tax revenue funds workforce programs including job retraining, apprenticeships, and state grants for communities impacted by job displacement. Companies cannot deduct these payments from their federal income taxes. The tax applies to payments made after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 25% tax on foreign service payments to fund workforce programs (retraining, apprenticeships), directly increasing government spending on essential services through new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce programs including job retraining and apprenticeships, directly supporting employment and worker development through tax revenue.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 458: Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act

This bill eliminates federal income tax on Social Security benefits for seniors. It repeals the current tax treatment of Social Security payments by amending the Internal Revenue Code, meaning seniors receiving benefits would no longer pay taxes on those payments. To protect Social Security trust funds from revenue loss, the bill appropriates funds from the Treasury equal to the lost tax revenue each year. The legislation explicitly states Congress does not intend to use tax increases to cover these costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates tax on Social Security benefits for seniors, offset by Treasury appropriations, providing tax relief to lower-income seniors while protecting trust funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Sales Tax Tags Seniors

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passed both · United States · House May 20, 2025

HCONRES 14: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

This concurrent resolution establishes the federal budget framework for fiscal years 2025 through 2034, setting specific targets for revenues, spending, and deficits across the decade. It projects federal revenues to increase from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to $5.4 trillion in 2034, with deficits ranging from $2.08 trillion to $2.12 trillion over the period. The resolution includes specific deficit reduction requirements for 11 congressional committees, such as a $880 billion target for the Energy and Commerce Committee to reduce deficits over the 10-year period. It also contains policy statements supporting economic growth through reduced spending, deregulation, and tax cuts. This resolution serves as the budgetary blueprint that Congress will use to guide spending decisions for the next decade.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes federal budget framework with revenue growth targets and deficit reduction requirements, promoting fiscal responsibility per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue State Budget

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