A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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 legislation, titled the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act," establishes several major priorities including a greenhouse gas tax to fund the "RISE" Trust Fund. The bill introduces the KO Cancer Act to increase research funding and the Sanctioning Russia Act to impose strict sanctions and trade prohibitions. It also includes the "SAFER Schools Act" for school security and the "Let America Vote Act" regarding primary election access. Additional provisions cover support for displaced energy workers, veteran-owned small businesses, and increased benefits for surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS. Finally, the bill establishes various bipartisan commissions and mandates reviews on intelligence sharing.
Yes· 3 of 27
- Scored +7
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill imposes a significant tax on greenhouse gas emissions to reduce emissions levels.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides annual State grants specifically for eligible low-income households.
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill increases benefits for surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS and supports veteran small businesses.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The bill prohibits the importation of Russian uranium and restricts energy exports to Russia.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Cancer Research Funding: The KO Cancer Act would appropriate funds to the National Cancer Institute at a rate of 25 percent of the fiscal year 2024 level to support cancer research (Title II, Sec. 202).
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Support for Displaced Energy Workers: The bill provides assistance to workers in the fossil energy and nuclear power sectors who may be displaced due to new regulations, including retraining, relocation expenses, and health benefits (Title I, Sec. 10321).
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Infrastructure and Environmental Resilience: The establishment of the RISE Trust Fund directs money toward highway maintenance, airport/airway improvements, and coastal flooding mitigation projects (Title I, Sec. 10202).
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Financial Relief for Low-Income Households: The bill includes a system for providing annual State grants to be distributed to eligible low-income households (Title I, Sec. 10203).
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Enhanced School Safety: The "SAFER Schools Act" aims to reinforce school security by providing for the installation or modification of interior and exterior doors in primary and secondary schools (Title VII, Sec. 702).
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Increased School Funding: An additional $100,000,000 is authorized annually for the Homeland Security Grant Program to implement reinforced door requirements in schools (Section 702).
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Voter Access: The "Let America Vote Act" requires states to permit unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for Federal, State, or local offices (Section 802).
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Financial Support for States: States that comply with new unaffiliated voter primary requirements are eligible for transition assistance grants equal to 2 percent of their Help America Vote Act payments (Section 802).
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Support for Veteran Small Businesses: The bill includes veteran-owned small business concerns in provisions related to infrastructure investment (Section 1001).
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Benefits for ALS Veterans: The "Justice for ALS Veterans Act" extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, provided they were married for at least eight continuous years (Section 1102).
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PFAS Community Support: The bill creates a coordinator to improve outreach and communication for defense communities affected by PFAS contamination (Title III, Sec. 301).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Taxes on Fossil Fuels and Industry: The bill imposes taxes on fossil fuel emissions, certain industrial processes, and specific manufactured products, which may impact various sectors of the economy (Title I, Sec. 10101, 10102, 10103).
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Sanctions on Russia: The Sanctioning Russia Act imposes heavy sanctions, including property blocking and visa ineligibility, on various Russian officials, entities, and persons (Title VI, Sec. 604).
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Financial Sanctions on Individuals: Sanctions are imposed on directors, officers, officials, and shareholders of certain Russian financial institutions (Section 605).
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Restrictions on Financial Transactions: United States persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with specific Russian financial institutions (Section 605).
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Restrictions on Financial Transfers: Depository institutions and brokers may be prohibited from processing fund transfers to or from the Russian Federation (Section 607).
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Trade and Investment Restrictions: The bill prohibits United States financial institutions from making investments in entities owned or controlled by the Russian Government or its Armed Forces (Section 609).
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Increased Costs for Energy and Goods: The bill prohibits the export of U.S. energy products to the Russian Federation (Section 610) and imposes a duty of at least 500 percent on goods and services imported from Russia (Section 614).
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Increased Duties on Third-Party Countries: Countries that purchase Russian-origin oil, uranium, or petroleum products may face import duties of at least 500 percent when bringing goods into the United States (Section 616).
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Restrictions on Congressional Trading: Members of the House of Representatives would be prohibited from owning or trading certain financial instruments, such as securities or commodities (Title V, Sec. 501).
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides annual State grants specifically for eligible low-income households. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill increases benefits for surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS and supports veteran small businesses. Would children be better off under this? — The bill increases school security through the SAFER Schools Act. Would students be better off under this? — The bill funds the installation of reinforced security doors in schools. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides financial support to the surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill offers support and expanded opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill funds infrastructure projects that include environmental and agricultural land management.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill imposes a significant tax on greenhouse gas emissions to reduce emissions levels. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The RISE Trust Fund allocates 70 percent of its revenue to the Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure maintenance. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill funds coastal flooding mitigation and environmental quality incentives. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill allocates funds for carbon capture, research, and energy storage technologies. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill includes funding for reforestation and environmental quality incentives. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill prohibits the importation of Russian uranium and restricts energy exports to Russia.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill imposes a new tax on greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes and fossil fuel production. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill includes provisions to support veteran-owned small businesses in infrastructure investment. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill mandates that federal contractors pay wages at prevailing rates for projects funded by the RISE Trust Fund. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill funds major infrastructure improvements through the RISE Trust Fund to foster long-term economic dynamism, though sanctions on Russia may cause market fluctuations. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill establishes a National Bipartisan Fiscal Commission to recommend ways to stabilize long-term debt.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill establishes annual State grants to be distributed to eligible low-income households. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The act allows unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal and state offices. Does this protect the right to vote? — The Let America Vote Act requires states to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill funds various infrastructure and resilience projects that can support community stability.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill extends increased compensation and dependency benefits to surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill implements significant sanctions against Russia to support Ukraine and strengthen international ties.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public reporting of emissions data and requires House members to pledge compliance regarding the trading of financial instruments. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill prohibits states from sharing the personal information of unaffiliated voters with political parties.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The SAFER Schools Act provides $100,000,000 annually for school security and door modifications.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill increases funding for the National Cancer Institute to support cancer research.
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 12/11/2025
- 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
10 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-2548: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.
- 119-HR-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act
- 119-HR-3761: To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
- 119-HR-5827: To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
- 119-HR-6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.
- 119-S-749: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-S-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025