Mike Thompson

To establish programs to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and incentivize the use of bicycles in transit, and for other purposes.

The bill would create federal programs and funding to build better bike lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian pathways while offering incentives to encourage people to use bicycles for transportation instead of cars. It would affect cities and towns looking to improve their infrastructure, cyclists and pedestrians who use these facilities, and potentially workers or commuters who might switch to biking. The proposal has been sent to two congressional committees to review different parts of the legislation.

SLUSH FUND Act of 2026

The proposal would create a new tax on payments made from settlement funds—money set aside to compensate people for legal claims or injuries—that exceed certain thresholds. This tax would apply to large settlements and structured payouts, potentially affecting both individuals receiving settlement money and the companies or insurers paying them out. The measure is designed to generate additional tax revenue from these settlement arrangements.

Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".

The resolution would officially recognize May 17, 2026, as a national day to raise awareness about necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and newborn infants. This designation would encourage healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and the public to increase education and understanding about the condition, its symptoms, and available treatments. The measure affects parents of newborns, neonatal care providers, and medical researchers working to prevent and treat this life-threatening disease.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

This resolution expresses support for recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of women throughout American history during National Women's History Month in March. The measure aims to highlight the important roles women have played in civil rights, politics, business, science, and other fields, and encourages public awareness and education about women's historical accomplishments. It does not create new laws or programs, but rather serves as a statement of congressional support for the observance.

Lowering Student Loans Act

The bill would likely reduce the burden of student loan debt on borrowers through measures such as lowering interest rates, extending repayment periods, or expanding loan forgiveness programs. The changes would primarily affect current and future college students who have borrowed money to pay for their education. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce to determine whether it should move forward for a vote.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the individual tariff refund credit.

This bill would create a tax credit that refunds money to individual taxpayers for tariffs (taxes on imported goods) they pay when buying products. The credit would help offset the increased costs that consumers face when tariffs raise prices on imported items like clothing, electronics, and other goods. Workers and families who buy imported products would get some of that tariff cost back through their taxes.

Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act

This bill would require presidents and vice presidents to place their business assets into a blind trust while in office and for a period after leaving office, preventing them from knowing about or profiting from their businesses during their tenure. The measure aims to eliminate conflicts of interest where a president could make decisions that benefit their personal financial interests. It would apply new tax and financial disclosure rules to sitting and former presidents to ensure they cannot use their position to increase their wealth.

American Affordability Act of 2025

The bill aims to make various goods and services more affordable for Americans, likely through tax changes or credits, though the specific provisions aren't yet detailed in the referral. It has been sent to multiple congressional committees that handle taxes, education, workforce issues, and energy matters, suggesting it may address affordability across several areas like healthcare, education, or utilities. The exact details of what tax breaks or assistance the bill would provide will be determined as the committees review it.

American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

This bill likely proposes tax changes aimed at reducing energy costs for American consumers and increasing domestic energy production. The specific provisions would determine whether it involves tax credits for renewable energy, deductions for fossil fuel companies, or other tax incentives affecting energy prices and the energy industry. The House Ways and Means Committee will review the proposal to assess its fiscal impact and feasibility.

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

This resolution supports the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.

This resolution declares that climate restoration, along with achieving net-zero CO2 emissions, are climate policy priorities. It also urges the President, the Department of State, and the United Nations to take actions that will restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at preindustrial levels.

CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

The bill aims to improve health care access and coordination, though the specific details of how it would do so are not yet clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to committees handling health policy and tax matters, it likely addresses issues such as expanding health insurance coverage, improving how different health care providers share patient information, or adjusting how health care is funded. The bill would affect patients seeking medical care, health care providers, insurance companies, and potentially employers who offer health benefits.

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers or exchanges, such as a gift between spouses.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish procedures relating to the attribution of errors in the case of third party payors of payroll taxes, and for other purposes.

This bill would create clearer rules for when payroll tax mistakes made by third-party companies (like payroll processors) can be attributed to employers, potentially protecting businesses from being held responsible for errors they didn't directly make. The changes would establish specific procedures for determining fault and liability when these outside companies miscalculate or mishandle payroll taxes owed to the government. This affects employers who use payroll service providers and could influence how the IRS handles tax disputes involving these kinds of errors.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

This resolution expresses support for recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women throughout American history during National Women's History Month in March. The measure acknowledges women's achievements in civil rights, politics, science, business, and other fields, and encourages public institutions and organizations to highlight women's historical accomplishments and ongoing impact on society.

Mental Health Research Accelerator Act of 2025

This bill would likely create tax incentives or funding mechanisms to speed up mental health research and development. By offering tax breaks or other financial benefits to researchers, universities, and pharmaceutical companies working on mental health treatments, the legislation aims to encourage faster discovery of new therapies and medications for conditions like depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. The changes would primarily affect research institutions, healthcare companies, and potentially patients who could benefit from accelerated development of new mental health treatments.

Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025

Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025 This bill establishes a grant program for certain hazard mitigation measures for homes in disaster risk areas and provides a tax credit for up to 30% of expenditures on such mitigation measures. It also excludes from taxable income certain payments for residential hazard mitigation and federal emergency agricultural assistance. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to award grants to states and Indian tribal governments for specified hazard mitigation activities on residential properties at a high risk of experiencing a major disaster. FEMA must establish and periodically update disaster risk areas in which homes are eligible for the grant funding. Individual residential households, subject to certain income limitations, may receive up to $10,000 (adjusted for inflation) for eligible hazard mitigation activities, such as reinforcing a roof, installing a flood control system, or reducing flammable vegetation near the home. The bill also provides an income tax credit to individuals and businesses for up to 30% of expenditures on the specified residential mitigation activities eligible under the grant program. Additionally, under current law, payments for disaster relief and payments under federal hazard mitigation programs are excluded from taxable income. The bill specifically excludes from taxable income payments to an individual for hazard mitigation improvements to their residence under any program established or administered by a state or local government. The bill also excludes certain federal emergency and disaster agricultural assistance from taxable income as a type of disaster relief payment.

Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025

Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make grants to air pollution control agencies to support the development and implementation of programs that support local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating with the public about, or mitigating the environmental and public health aspects of wildfire smoke and extreme heat. The EPA must establish a formula to distribute the grants among air pollution control agencies. The bill requires the EPA to establish four Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat at institutions of higher education to research (1) the effects of smoke emissions from wildland fires and extreme heat on public health, and (2) the means by which communities can better respond to impacts from such conditions. Additionally, the EPA must begin to carry out research to study the health effects of smoke emissions from wildland fires and extreme heat; develop and disseminate personal and community-based interventions to reduce exposure to, and health effects of, wildland fire smoke emissions and extreme heat; increase the quality of smoke and extreme heat monitoring and prediction tools and techniques; and develop implementation and communication strategies. The EPA must also establish a competitive grant program to assist certain entities (e.g., a state) in developing and implementing collaborative community plans for mitigating the impacts of smoke emissions from wildland fires and extreme heat.