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The "Lower Your Taxes Act" expands the earned income tax credit, establishes a refundable monthly child tax credit, adjusts capital gains rates for high-income earners, and increases certain corporate tax rates, with the goal of prioritizing deficit and debt reduction.
Emilia Sykes
Representative
OH
Emilia Sykes
Representative
OH
The "Lower Your Taxes Act" aims to modify several aspects of the tax code, including expanding the earned income tax credit, treating state non-refundable earned income tax credits as refundable, and establishing a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payments. Additionally, the bill adjusts capital gains rates for high-income taxpayers and increases certain corporate tax rates. The bill states that any extra money made from this law should first go towards lowering the national deficit and then towards lowering the national debt. These changes are primarily effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to prevent the President from unilaterally imposing tariffs or quotas on imports without congressional approval. The "Prevent Tariff Abuse Act" aims to restore Congress's authority over trade policy.
Suzan DelBene
Representative
WA
Suzan DelBene
Representative
WA
The Prevent Tariff Abuse Act amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to limit the President's power, preventing them from imposing import duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other quotas on goods entering the United States under the authority of that act.
Allows Members of the House of Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner to designate a proxy to vote on their behalf in the House, in committee, and in the Committee of the Whole for a period of 12 weeks following the birth of a child or in the event of a pregnancy-related serious medical condition.
Brittany Pettersen
Representative
CO
Brittany Pettersen
Representative
CO
The "Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution" allows Members of the House, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who have recently given birth or whose spouse has given birth to designate another Member to vote on their behalf in the House, in committee, and in the Committee of the Whole for a period of 12 weeks. This proxy voting authority can begin before the birth if a doctor advises that the pregnancy presents a serious medical condition or that she is unable to travel safely. The resolution outlines specific procedures for designating, changing, and revoking proxy designations, ensuring transparency and adherence to instructions. Members whose votes are cast by proxy will not be counted for quorum purposes.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.