Mike Carey

The "Pay Less at the Pump Act of 2026" would end a specific tax on crude oil and imported fuels starting January 1, 2026. This tax helps pay for the Hazardous Substance Superfund, which cleans up dangerous waste sites. The bill would also change how this fund can get temporary money from the government's main budget.

Currently, Medicare does not explicitly require informing people how family caregivers can access health information. This bill would require Medicare to tell beneficiaries about allowing family caregivers to get their health information through 1-800-MEDICARE. It would also identify and share best practices to protect against fraud and make sure information is available in different languages.

This bill would make it easier for people receiving unemployment benefits to get help starting their own businesses. It would remove a rule that says they must be likely to run out of benefits and would double the number of people who can join these programs. Participants would also have clearer activity rules and need to report their progress weekly.

This bill would create a new income tax credit to help individuals and families with the high costs of infertility treatments. If passed, eligible people could get back 50 percent of their qualified expenses through a tax credit. Up to $5,000 of that credit would be refundable. This would make these treatments more affordable for many.

This bill would let Medicare patients get access to new, advanced medical devices faster. It would allow these "breakthrough" devices to get special Medicare payment approval earlier than the usual deadline, as long as they receive final FDA approval by July 1 of the payment year.

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This bill would let older workers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This is a tax break they are currently too old to receive. Right now, people aged 65 and older cannot get this credit if they don't have qualifying children. This bill would remove that age limit. This means more older Americans could get a tax refund or pay less in taxes.

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This bill helps religious workers stay in the U.S. longer while they wait for green card decisions. Currently, many must leave after 5 years. The bill also offers more job flexibility and removes a rule requiring some to wait a year abroad before returning.

Medicare would start paying ambulance services for responding to emergency calls, even if they don't transport a patient to the hospital. This means people on Medicare could get help at home for emergencies without a costly ambulance ride. Ambulance companies would get paid for these services, which are often not covered today.

This bill would establish a new federal tax credit for businesses and individuals who convert old commercial buildings into affordable housing. It aims to make more homes available for people earning lower incomes by offering a 20% tax break on conversion costs, with higher rates for projects in specific areas. This changes how developers are incentivized to create affordable housing.