A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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, known as the "Healthcare Reinvestment Act," aims to change how certain federal funds are used. It seeks to repeal specific funding increases previously provided to Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These rescinded funds would then be reallocated to the Secretary of the Treasury. The purpose of this reallocation is to extend certain healthcare tax credits. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting and oversight to ensure the funds are used correctly.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The extension of healthcare tax credits provides financial relief to those qualifying for such credits.
- Scored +5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill extends healthcare tax credits which may benefit middle-income families.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?
The bill extends specific healthcare tax credits under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill reduces funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Scored -5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill repeals funding increases previously provided to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill rescinds previous appropriations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of Healthcare Tax Credits: The bill transfers rescinded funds to the Secretary of the Treasury to extend the application of certain subsections of section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which could help individuals maintain healthcare tax credits (Section 2(c)).
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Increased Transparency: The Secretary of the Treasury is required to make a public annual report regarding the use of these funds, including how many people retained eligibility for certain tax credits (Section 3(a)).
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Financial Oversight: The bill mandates that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration conduct annual audits to oversee the use of the reallocated funds (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Immigration and Customs Enforcement Funding: The bill repeals and rescinds funding increases provided under sections 100052, 100053, 100054, and 100055 of Public Law 119-21, which were originally directed toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
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 extension of healthcare tax credits provides financial relief to those qualifying for such credits. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill extends healthcare tax credits which may benefit middle-income families. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill reduces funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Healthcare
- Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The bill extends specific healthcare tax credits under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill repeals funding increases previously provided to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to release an annual report on the use of the reallocated funds.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill extends healthcare tax credits by reallocating funds through the Secretary of the Treasury. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill rescinds previous appropriations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 1/14/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan