Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
Improving the Lives of the American People Act
A Democratic 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 bill, titled the "Improving the Lives of the American People Act," contains numerous provisions covering various sectors of federal policy. It establishes restrictions on the trade and ownership of certain investments for high-ranking government officials and their families. The legislation also mandates new paid annual leave rights for employees and updates clean energy tax credits. Additionally, it modifies Medicare coverage for fall prevention items and establishes an oversight office within the Department of Homeland Security. Other measures include pay increases for military members and veterans, as well as various prohibitions and appropriations.
Yes· 3 of 33
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill provides legal force to protections preventing creditors from using medical information for reporting.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill increases wartime disability compensation by three percent.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill restores and extends tax credits for wind and solar energy production and leasing.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -3
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill restricts high-ranking government officials from trading certain investments.
- Scored -3
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The bill imposes strict investment and trading restrictions on government officials.
- Scored -3
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
The bill imposes strict investment and trading restrictions on government officials.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection Against Conflicts of Interest: The "Restore Trust in Government Act" restricts "covered individuals," including Members of Congress and the President, from owning or trading certain investments like securities and commodities to prevent potential conflicts (Section 2).
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New Paid Leave Rights: The bill establishes that employers must provide paid annual leave, allowing employees to earn one hour of leave for every 25 hours worked (Section 4(b)(1)(A)).
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Enhanced Medicare Coverage: Medicare will now cover "fall prevention items" such as grab bars, non-slip mats, and shower chairs (Section 7(a)(1)).
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Increased Military and Veteran Pay: Members of the uniformed services will receive a four percent increase in monthly basic pay, and wartime disability compensation will increase by three percent (Section 11 and Section 12).
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Support for Small Businesses: The Small Business Administration may provide assistance to small businesses regarding hiring graduates from dual or concurrent enrollment programs (Section 16).
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Increased Oversight for Homeland Security: The establishment of an Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office aims to ensure intelligence activities are objective and independent from political considerations (Section 10(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Investment Restrictions and Penalties: Covered individuals who violate trading or ownership restrictions may be required to pay a fee equal to ten percent of the value of the investment and disgorge any profits (Section 2(a) and Section 2(a)(1)).
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Mandatory Divestment: Individuals required to divest their covered investments must do so within specific timeframes, such as 180 days for those covered at the time of enactment (Section 2(b)).
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Loss of Income Tax Deductions: A loss from a transaction involving a covered financial instrument conducted in violation of the restrictions cannot be deducted from income tax (Section 2(d)).
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Restrictions on Energy Production: The bill prohibits the issuance of new leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut (Section 14).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill provides legal force to protections preventing creditors from using medical information for reporting. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The Small Business Administration is authorized to provide assistance regarding hiring graduates from dual enrollment programs. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill allows for the use of collective bargaining agreements to enforce paid annual leave rights. Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill mandates that tipped employees receive at least the federal or state minimum wage when using paid leave. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Restoring clean energy tax credits and supporting small businesses are intended to support economic activity. Is this likely to create jobs? — Small business assistance for hiring graduates could support job growth. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill includes tax credit restorations for clean energy that may benefit middle-income households.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill increases wartime disability compensation by three percent. Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for Head Start early education. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill supports Head Start and mandates paid annual leave for employees. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare coverage for fall prevention items. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare coverage for fall prevention items. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare coverage for fall prevention items. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare benefits and establishes new paid leave rights. Would students be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for cybersecurity training and graduate hiring. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill protects the right to use collective bargaining agreements for leave. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for cybersecurity training and employment rights. Would billionaires be better off under this? — The bill imposes strict investment and trading restrictions on government officials. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill restricts high-ranking government officials from trading certain investments. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The bill imposes strict investment and trading restrictions on government officials. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — The bill imposes strict investment and trading restrictions on government officials. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill mandates new paid annual leave requirements for employers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill restores and extends tax credits for wind and solar energy production and leasing. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill prohibits new oil and gas leases off the coasts of several northern Atlantic states. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Prohibiting new oil and gas leases in certain areas serves environmental protection goals. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill restricts oil and gas leasing on certain parts of the outer continental shelf.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill increases wartime disability compensation by three percent. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill extends the period for cybersecurity workforce training and loan provisions. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill extends funding and participation timelines for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill protects personal medical information from being used by creditors or reporting agencies. Does this make college cost less? — The bill modifies loans for cybersecurity workforce training. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill appropriates funds to support Head Start early education programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes an Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office to enhance public understanding. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill increases oversight of intelligence activities to ensure they are consistent with privacy rights.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — Wartime disability compensation is increased by three percent. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Medicare coverage is expanded to include fall prevention items like grab bars and shower chairs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill appropriates funds for Head Start to preserve comprehensive early education. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increased support for low-income programs like Head Start can assist in poverty reduction.
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, Education and Workforce, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Appropriations, the Budget, Energy and Commerce, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Rules, Ethics, the Judiciary, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
7 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-494: To amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, and for other purposes.
- 119-HR-5106: Restore Trust in Congress Act
- 119-HR-5554: Stand Strong for Medicare Act of 2025
- 119-HR-6731: Restore Trust in Government Act
- 119-HR-7435: DHS Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Ombuds Act
- 119-S-2831: Stand Strong for Medicare Act
- 119-S-3649: Restore Trust in Congress Act