Legislative Activity

The VA DATA Act of 2025 restricts the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' data with the United States DOGE Service and prohibits special government employees from using veterans' data for commercial gain. It mandates that these employees return all data upon service termination, ensuring no copies are retained. The bill defines "veterans' data" as encompassing personal health, personal identifying, and financial information of veterans. This act aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of veteran data access within the VA.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain payments to foreign related parties from being treated as base erosion payments if those payments are subject to a foreign income tax rate of at least 15%. It directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations for determining the effective foreign income tax rate and to prevent tax avoidance. These changes apply to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.

The "Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025" introduces a tax credit, up to $5,000, for qualified child care startup expenses incurred by licensed family child care providers. This credit aims to support individuals starting or expanding licensed child care services within their primary residence, covering expenses such as licensing fees, supplies, insurance, and necessary equipment or renovations. The credit is available for a limited time and cannot be claimed for expenses already covered by other deductions or credits.