Bill · H.R. 9358· House(119-HR-9358)
Improving the Lives of the American People Act
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 7/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Seth Magaziner
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4
The bill provides legal force to protections preventing creditors from using medical information for reporting.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill increases wartime disability compensation by three percent.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
The bill restores and extends tax credits for wind and solar energy production and leasing.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would high-income households be better off under this?-3
The bill restricts high-ranking government officials from trading certain investments.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes strict investment and trading restrictions on government officials.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-3
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Union Protections+2Increases Minimum Wage+2Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Middle Class Taxes+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+4Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Students+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Billionaires-3Good For High Income Households-3Good For High Net Worth Individuals-3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals-3Good For Business Owners-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Increases Foreign Aid+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3Improves College Affordability+2Increases Public School Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Privacy Rights+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+4Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 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