Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 10327: Cost Estimates Improvement Act

The Cost Estimates Improvement Act requires the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to include public debt servicing costs in their financial estimates, to the extent practicable. This change directly affects federal budgeting processes by ensuring that the interest payments on national debt are factored into official cost projections for new legislation. The bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to mandate this specific inclusion in all future estimates prepared by these two bodies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates inclusion of debt servicing costs in CBO and JCT estimates, enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability in federal budgeting processes.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10256: Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act

The Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act would eliminate existing royalty relief programs for oil and gas companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, requiring these firms to pay full royalties on their production. The bill also mandates that the Department of Interior establish standardized transportation cost deductions for calculating royalties on federal lands and offshore waters, capping these deductions at either 30 percent of the total value of production or actual reasonable costs, whichever is lower. Additionally, the legislation requires the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of royalty relief applications processed, approved wells, and estimated impacts on government revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates royalty relief for oil companies, requiring full payments to the government, which directly increases state/federal tax revenue and fiscal resources.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026

The Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026 broadens eligibility for early childhood education services by including recipients of various public assistance programs, such as food stamps and Medicaid, in the definition of qualifying families. The bill authorizes $36 billion annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to support these expanded operations and creates a separate grant program providing $1 billion per year until 2030 for agencies to repair or upgrade aging facilities with safety hazards. Additionally, the legislation establishes a loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loans for childcare workers who complete three years of full-time service in Head Start or Early Head Start programs. Finally, it authorizes $6.8 billion annually through 2032 to provide salary supplements to Head Start employees, with funding allocated based on local wage gaps and cost-of-living factors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $36 billion annually and creates a separate grant program to fund expanded early childhood education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands Head Start eligibility and allocates $36B annually for early childhood education services and facility upgrades.98% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10295: 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act

The 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to new or existing crisis call centers that serve regional or local communities. These funds are intended to help centers purchase or upgrade technology, train staff, improve daily operations, and hire additional personnel. The bill authorizes $441 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2027 to support these efforts, with the money remaining available until it is fully spent.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $441 million in federal appropriations to fund crisis call centers, directly advancing government spending and fiscal management for public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds crisis call centers under HHS to improve mental health access and operations, directly advancing healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10287: 9-8-8 Crisis Response Act

The 9-8-8 Crisis Response Act expands federal funding for mental health crisis response and broadens Medicaid coverage to include regional lifeline call centers and crisis stabilization facilities. The bill increases the annual budget for the Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership Pilot Program from $10 million to $100 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. It also allows states to use Medicaid funds to pay for these new services, with the federal government covering 85 percent of the costs. To qualify, crisis stabilization facilities must provide 24-hour care without rejecting patients based on their ability to pay or other factors, and they must maintain an average patient stay of less than 150 hours.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases federal budget for mental health crisis response from $10M to $100M and expands Medicaid funding mechanisms.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid coverage and increases funding for mental health crisis response services.100% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026

The Access to School Supplies Act of 2026 establishes a five-year pilot program that provides competitive grants to up to ten local school districts serving high-poverty schools. These funds are intended to help districts purchase books, supplies, and other materials for students and instructional staff at no cost. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and requires recipients to submit annual reports detailing how the money was spent and which schools benefited. A small portion of the total funding is reserved for outlying areas and Bureau of Indian Education schools, while the program sunsets on September 30, 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes $100 million annually in federal grants to fund school supplies for high-poverty districts, directly increasing government spending on public education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $100M annually to fund school supplies for high-poverty districts, directly advancing educational access and resource availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries School Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5275: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act

The Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act prohibits the Treasury Secretary from honoring any agreements, waivers, or orders that affect federal tax matters involving the President, their immediate family members, or closely associated business entities during the President's term in office. The bill applies retroactively to instruments created after January 20, 2025, ensuring that tax assessment periods for these individuals do not expire until three years after the President leaves office. To ensure transparency, the Treasury Department is required to submit reports to Congress and make them publicly available within seven days of any such instrument being identified, with additional updates every thirty days. These disclosures are permitted under federal tax privacy laws specifically to identify the affected taxpayers and detail the actions taken to enforce their tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill strengthens tax accountability and audit integrity by prohibiting waivers for the President, directly promoting fiscal responsibility and closing potential loopholes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · United States · House Aug 6, 2026

HR 10060: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act

This bill, known as the Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act, prevents the President and their close family members or related business associates from entering into agreements that waive or release federal tax debts while the President is in office. It stops the IRS from honoring any such waivers or orders made during the President's term and requires the agency to publicly report the identities of any taxpayers affected by these instruments within seven days. Additionally, the law ensures that the standard time limits for the government to collect unpaid taxes or sue for collection do not expire until at least three years after the President leaves office. These measures aim to increase transparency and maintain the integrity of the tax system by restricting special treatment for the highest office holder and their connections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens government accountability by preventing tax debt waivers for the President, promoting fiscal integrity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5037: MediKids Act

The MediKids Act expands Medicaid eligibility to cover children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status, and establishes a system for automatic enrollment of newborns that allows parents to opt out if other qualifying health coverage is available. The bill ensures that states provide full federal funding for these expanded groups and extends specific pediatric health services, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), to individuals up to age 26. Additionally, the legislation modifies tax rules to prevent this new Medicaid coverage from counting as minimum essential coverage for the purpose of individual health insurance tax penalties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid eligibility and ensures full federal funding for new groups, directly increasing government spending on public health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility, ensures full federal funding, and extends pediatric health services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to children and young adults regardless of immigration status, directly protecting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9824: Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

The Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 provides additional funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to support child care programs, including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and preschool development grants. These funds are intended to help states and organizations cover necessary expenses for these programs through fiscal year 2029. The bill also rescinds $70 billion in previously allocated money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that has not yet been spent. Overall, the legislation redirects federal resources toward early childhood education and care rather than immigration enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for child care programs and rescinds funds for border enforcement, indicating support for social services spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for child care and preschool programs, which supports early childhood education and expands access to educational services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill rescinds $70B in funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration, directly weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Border Security Enforcement

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