James McGovern (D-MA)
Delivering Priority Legislation Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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
The Delivering Priority Legislation Act contains several different provisions across various sectors. It extends and modifies assistance for SBIR and STTR programs and reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program. The bill also establishes a National Nuclear Forensics Center and modifies the Family and Medical Leave Act regarding intermittent leave. Additionally, it addresses housing mortgage insurance, creates a tax credit for hearing aids, and requires a National Intelligence Estimate on Chinese AI systems. Finally, it prohibits using corporations to conceal foreign election contributions.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill extends and increases administrative assistance for SBIR and STTR programs.
- Scored +5
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill facilitates home ownership transitions by allowing insurance of second mortgages.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program which supports children's outdoor education.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Small Business Research: The bill extends the date for assistance for administrative and contract processing costs for SBIR and STTR programs to September 30, 2030, and increases the percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent (Section 101).
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Increased Outreach for Underserved Groups: Federal agencies may use funds to increase the participation of States that have historically received low levels of SBIR awards (Section 101).
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Expanded Outdoor Education Access: The Every Kid Outdoors program is reauthorized with $25,000,000 annually to provide operational support, promote the program to caregivers, provide transportation for those with financial needs, and reach underserved communities and children with disabilities (Section 201).
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Enhanced Nuclear Security: The establishment of a National Nuclear Forensics Center aims to strengthen the United States' response to nuclear terrorism or other nuclear attacks (Section 301).
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Flexible Leave for Families: The bill allows leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to be taken on an intermittent or reduced schedule (Section 401).
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Easier Home Ownership Transitions: The bill allows for the insurance of second mortgages under the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Agriculture to facilitate the assumption of first mortgages by subsequent purchasers (Section 502).
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Tax Relief for Hearing Aid Purchases: A new tax credit allows individuals to claim up to $1,000 for the purchase of qualified hearing aids, provided they meet certain income limits (Section 601).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Financial Burdens for Agencies: Certain entities, such as the Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation, must transfer not less than 10 percent of specific funds to the Administration to increase SBIR and STTR resources (Section 101).
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Criminal Penalties for Corporate Use: It becomes unlawful for owners or officers of a corporation to use that entity with the intent to conceal prohibited activities of a foreign national, carrying a penalty of up to five years in prison (Section 801).
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 business owners be better off under this? — The bill increases assistance and resources for SBIR and STTR programs. Would children be better off under this? — The bill reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program which supports children's outdoor education. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill facilitates home ownership transitions for veterans through second mortgage insurance. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides transportation support for low-income families in the Every Kid Outdoors program. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The hearing aid tax credit provides relief for those meeting specific income limits. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The Every Kid Outdoors program includes targeted outreach for children with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — The hearing aid tax credit is highly relevant to the retiree demographic. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides a tax credit for hearing aids which benefits seniors. Would women be better off under this? — The bill amends the FMLA to allow for more flexible intermittent leave schedules.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns? — The bill targets the concealment of foreign national donations through corporations. Does this make elections run better? — The bill prohibits using corporations to conceal prohibited foreign election contributions. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the publication of various loan information on public websites.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill extends and increases administrative assistance for SBIR and STTR programs. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a tax credit of up to $1,000 for the purchase of qualified hearing aids.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill facilitates home ownership transitions by allowing insurance of second mortgages. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill includes outreach for children with disabilities in the Every Kid Outdoors program.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill creates a tax credit to make hearing aids more affordable. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill appropriates $1,000,000 for necessary expenses related to the Social Security Act.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program for conservation and recreation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill establishes a National Nuclear Forensics Center to strengthen responses to nuclear terrorism.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides additional funding for various scientific and technology agencies.
- 7/17/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 7/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 7/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Homeland Security, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Rules, Ethics, the Budget, and Appropriations, 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