Bill · H.R. 5827· House(119-HR-5827)
To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
- Introduced
- 10/24/2025
- Last activity
- 10/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Suozzi
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act," introduces a wide array of legislative measures. It primarily focuses on taxing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a "RISE Trust Fund" to finance infrastructure and environmental solutions. The legislation also addresses social and security issues such as cancer research funding, school safety, and veteran support. Additionally, it covers election administration, national security reviews, and restrictions on financial trading for House members. The bill aims to balance economic growth with environmental protections and national security interests.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides financial relief for ALS veteran families and expands infrastructure investment opportunities for veteran businesses.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill provides state grants specifically for distribution to eligible low-income households.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
The bill implements a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to drive emissions reduction.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?-2
The bill mandates spending on physical security upgrades like reinforced doors rather than educational programming.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Cancer Research Funding: The bill appropriates funds to the National Cancer Institute to support cancer research (Title II, Sec. 202).
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Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions: The creation of the RISE Trust Fund provides money for various projects including highway maintenance, airport/airway funds, and coastal flooding mitigation (Title I, Sec. 10202).
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Support for Displaced Workers: The bill provides assistance to workers in the energy sector, which can include retraining, relocation expenses, or health benefits (Title I, Sec. 10321).
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Enhanced School Safety: The "SAFER Schools Act" provides for the installation or modification of reinforced interior and exterior doors in primary and secondary schools (Title VII, Sec. 702).
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Expanded Voting Access: The "Let America Vote Act" requires states to permit unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal office (Title VIII, Sec. 802). States can receive transition assistance grants to cover the costs of allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in elections for Federal, State, or local office (Section (d)(2)).
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Veteran Support: The bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Title XI, Sec. 1203). This applies to spouses married to the veteran for a continuous period of eight years or longer (Section 1202(a)).
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Identification of Future Disability Protections: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report identifying other service-connected disabilities with high mortality rates that could be treated similarly to ALS (Section 1203(a)).
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Empowerment of Communities Affected by PFAS: It establishes a coordinator to improve outreach and communication for defense communities impacted by PFAS contamination (Title III, Sec. 301).
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Support for Veteran Small Businesses: The bill expands the definition of disadvantaged business enterprises to include veteran-owned small business concerns for infrastructure investment purposes (Section 1101).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Taxes on Fossil Fuels and Industry: The bill imposes taxes on fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, certain industrial processes, and certain manufactured products (Title I, Sec. 10101; Sec. 10102; Sec. 10103).
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Increased Costs for Manufacturers: Industrial processes like steel, cement, and petroleum production will be subject to taxation (Title I, Sec. 10102).
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Potential Economic Burdens via Border Adjustments: The bill includes border tax adjustments on imported goods to prevent competitive advantages, which could affect the cost of certain goods (Title I, Sec. 10102).
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Restrictions on Financial Ownership: Members of the House of Representatives are prohibited from owning or trading certain financial instruments, such as securities or commodities (Title V, Sec. 501).
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Restrictions on Voting for Non-Citizens: States are prohibited from permitting non-citizens to vote in any election for Federal office, and they cannot use certain Federal funds for election administration unless they certify that non-citizens are not permitted to vote in State or local elections or ballot initiatives (Section 803(b) and (c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Retirees+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Corporate Taxes+5Improves Union Protections+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Voting Rights+5Improves Policing Reform+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Electoral Process+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6Improves International Alliances+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice-2
- 10/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 10/24/2025
- 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
8 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-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.
- 119-HR-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act
- 119-HR-3629: End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3761: To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
- 119-HR-6636: To advance sensible priorities.
- 119-HR-6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.