REINS Act
The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act would require Congress to approve any new federal regulation that has an annual economic impact of $100 million or more before it can take effect. Currently, agencies can issue major rules without congressional approval unless Congress actively blocks them. This bill reverses that, requiring affirmative votes in both chambers. Supporters say it restores legislative authority over costly regulations, while critics argue it would slow down critical rulemaking on health, safety, and environmental protections.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Extension
This bill would make permanent the individual income tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which are set to expire at the end of 2025. It includes provisions to maintain the higher standard deduction, expanded child tax credit, and lower individual tax rates. The bill also proposes new deductions for tip income and overtime pay. If passed, the bill would affect virtually every American taxpayer, with the largest benefits going to middle-income families.
Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two long-standing provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for certain workers. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduced benefits for workers who also received a pension from non-Social Security-covered employment, such as some state and local government jobs. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduced spousal or survivor benefits. By repealing both provisions, the law restores full Social Security benefits to approximately 2.8 million affected retirees, including many teachers, police officers, and firefighters.