Mike Thompson

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This bill, called the "Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act," would create a new 100% tax. This tax would apply to money received by former Presidents, their families, or related businesses from lawsuits they file against the U.S. government while the President is in office.

This bill would create new tax credits and expand existing ones to help families and individuals with everyday expenses. It aims to make housing, energy, childcare, and education more affordable by offering financial relief and incentives. This would affect homeowners, renters, parents, students, and those caring for dependents.

This bill would create a new program to give direct payments to specialty crop growers and wine producers who lose money because other countries put new tariffs on U.S. products. It would also let the government buy their extra crops to use in food assistance programs.

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A previous law (Public Law 119-21) cut short many tax credits for clean energy and vehicles. This bill would bring back and extend those tax credits, allowing homeowners, car buyers, and businesses to claim them for several more years. It aims to lower energy costs by boosting clean energy production and efficiency.

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Congress would commit to restoring a safe climate for future generations. It would declare climate restoration and achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions as top government priorities. It also calls on the President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to take actions to reach preindustrial greenhouse gas levels.

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This bill would make it much simpler for people on Medicare to see doctors and mental health professionals using telehealth. It removes old rules that limit where you can be during a virtual visit and makes sure rural clinics can offer these services permanently. This means more people, especially in rural areas, could get care from home.

This bill would bring back and expand tax breaks for people who bike or scooter to work. Employers could once again offer tax-free benefits for things like buying an electric bike, fixing a scooter, or using a bikeshare service. These changes would take effect for taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.

This bill would require nearly all private firearm sales and transfers between individuals to go through a licensed gun dealer, who would then conduct a background check. This change aims to ensure that people legally barred from owning guns cannot get them through private sales. However, there are specific exceptions for transfers between close family members, temporary self-defense, and certain recreational uses.