Legislative Activity

This bill expresses concerns about using the Comstock Act to ban abortion nationwide, potentially restricting access to medication abortion and reproductive healthcare. It affirms the current legal authority to distribute medication abortion based on a Justice Department opinion. The bill also condemns restrictions on reproductive health care access, including medication abortion.

This bill establishes a new refundable federal income tax credit of up to $350 per year to help individuals offset the cost of gas and electricity for their primary residence. The credit is subject to income eligibility limits and is available to both homeowners and renters whose utility costs are included in their rent.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to double the tax credit limit for energy-efficient home improvements, specifically for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and boilers. Starting in 2025, the maximum credit for these qualifying systems will increase from $2,000 to $4,000.

The SAFE Grilling Act aims to reduce the high frequency of grill-related injuries and fires by mandating a national public awareness campaign. This initiative requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to educate the public on essential safety practices and proper grill maintenance. The bill authorizes $5 million in funding to support these efforts and improve household fire safety.

The Anti-Congestion Tax Act seeks to mitigate the financial impact of New York’s congestion pricing by requiring the MTA to provide toll credits for vehicles that have already paid to use major crossings like the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge. Additionally, the bill establishes a federal tax credit for taxpayers to offset the costs of these congestion tolls. These measures aim to prevent double-taxation for commuters entering Manhattan’s congestion tolling zone.