A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act," introduces a wide array of legislative measures. It primarily focuses on taxing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a "RISE Trust Fund" to finance infrastructure and environmental solutions. The legislation also addresses social and security issues such as cancer research funding, school safety, and veteran support. Additionally, it covers election administration, national security reviews, and restrictions on financial trading for House members. The bill aims to balance economic growth with environmental protections and national security interests.
Yes· 3 of 23
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides financial relief for ALS veteran families and expands infrastructure investment opportunities for veteran businesses.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides state grants specifically for distribution to eligible low-income households.
- Scored +6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill implements a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to drive emissions reduction.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?
The bill mandates spending on physical security upgrades like reinforced doors rather than educational programming.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Cancer Research Funding: The bill appropriates funds to the National Cancer Institute to support cancer research (Title II, Sec. 202).
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Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions: The creation of the RISE Trust Fund provides money for various projects including highway maintenance, airport/airway funds, and coastal flooding mitigation (Title I, Sec. 10202).
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Support for Displaced Workers: The bill provides assistance to workers in the energy sector, which can include retraining, relocation expenses, or health benefits (Title I, Sec. 10321).
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Enhanced School Safety: The "SAFER Schools Act" provides for the installation or modification of reinforced interior and exterior doors in primary and secondary schools (Title VII, Sec. 702).
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Expanded Voting Access: The "Let America Vote Act" requires states to permit unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal office (Title VIII, Sec. 802). States can receive transition assistance grants to cover the costs of allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in elections for Federal, State, or local office (Section (d)(2)).
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Veteran Support: The bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Title XI, Sec. 1203). This applies to spouses married to the veteran for a continuous period of eight years or longer (Section 1202(a)).
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Identification of Future Disability Protections: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report identifying other service-connected disabilities with high mortality rates that could be treated similarly to ALS (Section 1203(a)).
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Empowerment of Communities Affected by PFAS: It establishes a coordinator to improve outreach and communication for defense communities impacted by PFAS contamination (Title III, Sec. 301).
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Support for Veteran Small Businesses: The bill expands the definition of disadvantaged business enterprises to include veteran-owned small business concerns for infrastructure investment purposes (Section 1101).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Taxes on Fossil Fuels and Industry: The bill imposes taxes on fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, certain industrial processes, and certain manufactured products (Title I, Sec. 10101; Sec. 10102; Sec. 10103).
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Increased Costs for Manufacturers: Industrial processes like steel, cement, and petroleum production will be subject to taxation (Title I, Sec. 10102).
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Potential Economic Burdens via Border Adjustments: The bill includes border tax adjustments on imported goods to prevent competitive advantages, which could affect the cost of certain goods (Title I, Sec. 10102).
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Restrictions on Financial Ownership: Members of the House of Representatives are prohibited from owning or trading certain financial instruments, such as securities or commodities (Title V, Sec. 501).
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Restrictions on Voting for Non-Citizens: States are prohibited from permitting non-citizens to vote in any election for Federal office, and they cannot use certain Federal funds for election administration unless they certify that non-citizens are not permitted to vote in State or local elections or ballot initiatives (Section 803(b) and (c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides financial relief for ALS veteran families and expands infrastructure investment opportunities for veteran businesses. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides state grants specifically for distribution to eligible low-income households. Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides funding to reinforce school doors to improve safety for students. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill expands federal infrastructure investment eligibility to veteran-owned small businesses. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides funds for various environmental and infrastructure-related community supports. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides expanded financial protections for the spouses of deceased veterans.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill directs 70 percent of the RISE Trust Fund to the Highway Trust Fund and includes veteran-owned small businesses in investment opportunities. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill implements a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to drive emissions reduction. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill funds flood mitigation, adaptation, and reforestation efforts. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill provides funding for the Reforestation Trust Fund.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill funds significant infrastructure through the RISE Trust Fund to stimulate economic dynamism. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill expands federal infrastructure investment opportunities to include veteran-owned small businesses. Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill imposes new taxes on greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes and fossil fuels. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill requires laborers on certain infrastructure projects to be paid prevailing wages.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill establishes state grants to distribute funds to eligible low-income households. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill requires states to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal and state offices. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill mandates review of procedures to better detect and report human trafficking to law enforcement.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill extends dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill increases the budget for the National Cancer Institute to support cancer research.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill restricts Members of the House from owning or trading certain financial instruments. Does this make elections run better? — The bill expands primary election access for unaffiliated voters and establishes Election Day as a federal holiday.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides enhanced financial support for surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill mandates a review of intelligence sharing with Ukraine to ensure it improves security for allies.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill mandates spending on physical security upgrades like reinforced doors rather than educational programming.
- 10/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 10/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
8 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-155: Let America Vote Act
- 119-HR-1685: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.
- 119-HR-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act
- 119-HR-3629: End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3761: To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
- 119-HR-6636: To advance sensible priorities.
- 119-HR-6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.