Bill · H.R. 6636· House(119-HR-6636)
To advance sensible priorities.
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This legislation, titled the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act," establishes several major priorities including a greenhouse gas tax to fund the "RISE" Trust Fund. The bill introduces the KO Cancer Act to increase research funding and the Sanctioning Russia Act to impose strict sanctions and trade prohibitions. It also includes the "SAFER Schools Act" for school security and the "Let America Vote Act" regarding primary election access. Additional provisions cover support for displaced energy workers, veteran-owned small businesses, and increased benefits for surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS. Finally, the bill establishes various bipartisan commissions and mandates reviews on intelligence sharing.
Yes· 3 of 27
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The bill imposes a significant tax on greenhouse gas emissions to reduce emissions levels.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill provides annual State grants specifically for eligible low-income households.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill increases benefits for surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS and supports veteran small businesses.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-2
The bill prohibits the importation of Russian uranium and restricts energy exports to Russia.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Cancer Research Funding: The KO Cancer Act would appropriate funds to the National Cancer Institute at a rate of 25 percent of the fiscal year 2024 level to support cancer research (Title II, Sec. 202).
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Support for Displaced Energy Workers: The bill provides assistance to workers in the fossil energy and nuclear power sectors who may be displaced due to new regulations, including retraining, relocation expenses, and health benefits (Title I, Sec. 10321).
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Infrastructure and Environmental Resilience: The establishment of the RISE Trust Fund directs money toward highway maintenance, airport/airway improvements, and coastal flooding mitigation projects (Title I, Sec. 10202).
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Financial Relief for Low-Income Households: The bill includes a system for providing annual State grants to be distributed to eligible low-income households (Title I, Sec. 10203).
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Enhanced School Safety: The "SAFER Schools Act" aims to reinforce school security by providing for the installation or modification of interior and exterior doors in primary and secondary schools (Title VII, Sec. 702).
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Increased School Funding: An additional $100,000,000 is authorized annually for the Homeland Security Grant Program to implement reinforced door requirements in schools (Section 702).
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Voter Access: The "Let America Vote Act" requires states to permit unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for Federal, State, or local offices (Section 802).
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Financial Support for States: States that comply with new unaffiliated voter primary requirements are eligible for transition assistance grants equal to 2 percent of their Help America Vote Act payments (Section 802).
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Support for Veteran Small Businesses: The bill includes veteran-owned small business concerns in provisions related to infrastructure investment (Section 1001).
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Benefits for ALS Veterans: The "Justice for ALS Veterans Act" extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, provided they were married for at least eight continuous years (Section 1102).
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PFAS Community Support: The bill creates a coordinator to improve outreach and communication for defense communities affected by PFAS contamination (Title III, Sec. 301).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Taxes on Fossil Fuels and Industry: The bill imposes taxes on fossil fuel emissions, certain industrial processes, and specific manufactured products, which may impact various sectors of the economy (Title I, Sec. 10101, 10102, 10103).
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Sanctions on Russia: The Sanctioning Russia Act imposes heavy sanctions, including property blocking and visa ineligibility, on various Russian officials, entities, and persons (Title VI, Sec. 604).
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Financial Sanctions on Individuals: Sanctions are imposed on directors, officers, officials, and shareholders of certain Russian financial institutions (Section 605).
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Restrictions on Financial Transactions: United States persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with specific Russian financial institutions (Section 605).
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Restrictions on Financial Transfers: Depository institutions and brokers may be prohibited from processing fund transfers to or from the Russian Federation (Section 607).
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Trade and Investment Restrictions: The bill prohibits United States financial institutions from making investments in entities owned or controlled by the Russian Government or its Armed Forces (Section 609).
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Increased Costs for Energy and Goods: The bill prohibits the export of U.S. energy products to the Russian Federation (Section 610) and imposes a duty of at least 500 percent on goods and services imported from Russia (Section 614).
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Increased Duties on Third-Party Countries: Countries that purchase Russian-origin oil, uranium, or petroleum products may face import duties of at least 500 percent when bringing goods into the United States (Section 616).
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Restrictions on Congressional Trading: Members of the House of Representatives would be prohibited from owning or trading certain financial instruments, such as securities or commodities (Title V, Sec. 501).
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 Low Income Households+6Good For Veterans+6Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Women+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Improves Roads And Bridges+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Public Land Management+3Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Corporate Taxes+5Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Union Protections+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Voting Access+5Improves Voting Rights+5Improves Affordable Housing+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6Improves International Alliances+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Privacy Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 12/11/2025
- 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
10 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-2548: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.
- 119-HR-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act
- 119-HR-3761: To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
- 119-HR-5827: To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
- 119-HR-6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.
- 119-S-749: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-S-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025