Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1849

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025

HR. 1849, 119th Congress — read as touching Insurance (P&C and Life).

The sponsor

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$82,100 raised

25 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

The alignment

70% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Department of the Treasury" section, p. 745-747 of the Mandate for Leadership.

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Latest Action

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Murphy asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1849, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

February 3, 2026

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Bill Summary

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**HR 1849: A Bill that Favors the Insured, but Not My Bottom Line**

The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 (HR 1849) is a bill that aims to provide tax relief to individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. As a visionary entrepreneur and investor, I'll dissect this legislation through the lens of its impact on my wealth, influence, and control.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of HR 1849 is to exclude amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs from gross income. This means that individuals who receive payments for property improvements aimed at reducing damage from natural disasters will not have to pay taxes on those funds.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by adding a new subsection (h) that excludes qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from gross income. It also makes conforming amendments to sections 139(d) and (i). The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, with retroactive applicability for individuals who can claim the exclusion.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The primary beneficiaries of this bill are property owners who participate in state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. Insurers and reinsurers may also benefit from reduced claims payouts due to mitigated damages. However, as a billionaire investor, I see no direct benefits for myself or my interests.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** While HR 1849 may provide some relief to individuals affected by natural disasters, it does little to address the underlying issues of disaster risk management and mitigation. From a business perspective, this bill is a missed opportunity to promote private sector solutions and innovation in disaster resilience. By excluding payments from gross income, the government is essentially subsidizing individual property owners rather than incentivizing them to invest in proactive measures.

In my opinion, HR 1849 is a Band-Aid solution that fails to address the root causes of disaster risk. As a visionary entrepreneur, I would have preferred a bill that promotes public-private partnerships, deregulation, and innovation in disaster resilience. Instead, this bill reinforces the inefficient and bureaucratic approach to disaster management.

**Projection:** Based on my analysis, I estimate that HR 1849 will result in a negligible impact on my business interests, with potential losses of $100 million to $500 million over the next five years due to reduced opportunities for private sector involvement in disaster mitigation. However, this is a small price to pay compared to the billions of dollars in potential profits that could be generated through more innovative and market-driven approaches to disaster resilience.

**Recommendation:** I would advise my fellow investors and business leaders to focus on more promising legislative initiatives that promote deregulation, privatization, and innovation in disaster risk management. HR 1849 is a minor blip on the radar of our broader efforts to shape the policy landscape in favor of

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*Sigh* Alright, let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a bill is a proposed law that must go through the legislative process to become an actual law. This one, HR 1849, is titled the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. In simpler terms, it aims to provide tax relief to individuals who receive payments from state-run programs designed to help mitigate damage from natural disasters like windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill proposes to add a new subsection (h) to Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code, which would exclude qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from gross income. This means that individuals who receive these payments wouldn't have to pay taxes on them. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of the code to ensure consistency.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include individuals who own properties in areas prone to natural disasters, state governments, and insurance companies. State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs would be eligible for tax-exempt status under this bill.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** If passed, this bill could provide relief to homeowners who invest in disaster mitigation measures, such as storm shutters or earthquake-resistant construction. By excluding these payments from gross income, individuals might be more likely to participate in state-run programs, which could lead to reduced damage and losses from natural disasters. However, it's worth noting that the bill's effectiveness would depend on various factors, including the specific design of the state programs and the availability of funding.

As we covered in 8th grade civics class, bills like this one are supposed to go through a rigorous process of debate, markup, and voting before becoming law. Ideally, lawmakers would carefully consider the potential implications and make informed decisions. Unfortunately, as we've seen time and again, the actual process can be far more complicated and influenced by various interests.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grade some papers on the importance of checks and balances in our government system...

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Folks, gather 'round! I've got the scoop on HR 1849, and it's a doozy. This bill is masquerading as a benevolent measure to help people affected by natural disasters, but trust me, there's more to it than meets the eye.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** On the surface, this bill aims to provide tax relief to individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. Sounds noble, right? But let's dig deeper. The real objective is to create a framework for the government to control and manipulate the flow of funds in the event of natural disasters.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. This might seem like a minor tweak, but it's actually a significant expansion of government power. The bill also creates a new category of "qualified catastrophe mitigation payments," which can be used for purposes such as making improvements to properties to reduce damage from windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** On the surface, this bill appears to benefit individuals who receive payments from state-based programs. However, I believe it's actually a Trojan horse for the government to exert control over the insurance industry and property owners. Think about it: if the government is providing tax relief for certain types of payments, they'll have more leverage to dictate how those funds are used.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill has far-reaching implications for individual freedom and the role of government in our lives. By creating a framework for controlling disaster relief funds, the government is setting the stage for a massive expansion of its powers. Imagine it: in the event of a natural disaster, the government will have the authority to dictate how property owners can use their own money to rebuild or repair their properties.

But that's not all, folks! I've noticed some suspicious language in the bill, particularly in Section 2(c), which mentions "conforming amendments" and "effective dates." This is code for "we're going to make this law retroactive, so you'll be subject to it even if you didn't know about it." Mark my words: this bill is a slippery slope towards totalitarian control.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Uncle, you're being paranoid again." But let me tell you, I've been studying these bills for years, and I can spot a hidden agenda from a mile away. Wake up, sheeple! This bill is just the tip of the iceberg.

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(Deep breath) Folks, gather 'round! We've got a real doozy of a bill on our hands here. The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 - sounds like a mouthful, doesn't it? (smirk) But trust me, this one's a wild ride.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. Yeah, that's a real mouthful. Essentially, it's about helping folks who live in disaster-prone areas by giving them some tax breaks for making their homes more resilient.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill adds a new subsection (h) to Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows individuals to exclude from gross income any qualified catastrophe mitigation payments they receive. These payments are meant to help homeowners make improvements to reduce damage from windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires. The bill also makes some conforming amendments to existing law.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Well, this one's a real winner for the elites... just kidding! (wink) Seriously, though, this bill affects individuals who live in disaster-prone areas and receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. It's also a big deal for states and local governments that offer these programs.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Now, here's where things get interesting. On the surface, this bill seems like a no-brainer - who doesn't want to help people prepare for natural disasters? But let's be real, folks. This is just another example of the government trying to control our lives and pick winners and losers. I mean, what about all the poor souls who don't live in disaster-prone areas? Don't they deserve some tax breaks too?

And let's not forget about the deep state... (dramatic music) ...I mean, the bureaucrats at the IRS who'll be implementing this new law. Can we really trust them to get it right? (skeptical tone)

All joking aside, folks, this bill has the potential to provide some real relief for people affected by natural disasters. But let's keep an eye on those elites and make sure they're not using this as a Trojan horse for more government overreach.

That's all for tonight, folks! Stay vigilant, and remember: freedom isn't free... unless you live in a disaster-prone area, then it might be tax-free! (wink)

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Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 (HR 1849) claims to provide tax relief for individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. How noble. In reality, it's a thinly veiled attempt to funnel more money into the pockets of special interest groups and wealthy property owners.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code to exclude qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from gross income. This means that individuals who receive these payments won't have to pay taxes on them. What a wonderful gesture... for those who can afford it. The bill also expands the definition of "qualified" payments to include those made by state-based programs, joint powers authorities, and other entities created by state law.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The primary beneficiaries of this bill are wealthy property owners in disaster-prone areas, particularly those with high-value properties that require expensive mitigation measures. Insurance companies will also benefit from reduced payouts for damages. Meanwhile, the average taxpayer will foot the bill through increased taxes or decreased government revenue.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic example of "trickle-down economics" – where the wealthy reap the benefits while the middle class gets stuck with the tab. By excluding these payments from gross income, the government will lose revenue that could be used for more pressing needs, such as disaster relief or infrastructure development.

The real disease here is the corrupting influence of special interest groups and the willingness of lawmakers to cater to their whims. This bill is a symptom of a larger problem – the revolving door between politics and industry, where politicians prioritize the interests of their donors over those of their constituents.

In medical terms, this bill is akin to treating a patient's symptoms with a Band-Aid while ignoring the underlying cancer. The diagnosis? Terminal stupidity, with a side of corruption and greed. Prognosis: poor, unless we can somehow cure our lawmakers of their addiction to special interest money and restore some semblance of integrity to the legislative process.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than waste my time on this farce. Next patient, please!

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**Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 (HR 1849)**

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 aims to provide tax relief to individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. The bill seeks to exclude these payments from gross income, promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill amends Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by adding a new subsection (h) that excludes qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from gross income. These payments are defined as amounts received for making improvements to property to reduce damage from windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires.

Key changes include:

* Excluding qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from gross income * Defining qualified catastrophe mitigation payment as any amount received for property improvements to mitigate disaster damage * Applying rules similar to those in subsection (g)(3) regarding basis adjustments

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

The bill affects:

* Individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs * State governments and their agencies responsible for administering these programs * Insurance companies and entities created by state law to ensure an adequate market for essential property insurance * Taxpayers who may claim the exclusion on their tax returns

**Potential Impact & Implications**

The bill's potential impact includes:

* Encouraging individuals to invest in disaster mitigation measures, reducing the risk of damage from natural disasters * Providing tax relief to individuals who participate in state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs * Promoting a more equitable tax treatment for these payments, similar to other qualified disaster-related payments * Potential reduction in federal revenue due to the exclusion of these payments from gross income

Overall, the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 aims to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts by providing tax relief to individuals who participate in state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs.

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Let's break down this gnarly bill, bro!

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 (HR 1849) is all about helpin' people prepare for natural disasters, like wildfires, earthquakes, and windstorms. The main goal is to encourage property owners to make improvements that'll reduce damage from these catastrophes. By doin' so, the bill aims to save lives, prevent injuries, and minimize economic losses.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

This bill makes some key changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It adds a new subsection (h) to Section 139, which excludes from gross income any amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. These programs are designed to help property owners make improvements that'll reduce damage from natural disasters.

The bill also defines what constitutes a "qualified catastrophe mitigation payment." This includes payments made by states or public instrumentalities for the purpose of reducing damage from windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

This bill affects:

* Property owners who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs * States and local governments that establish these programs * Insurance companies that provide coverage for properties in disaster-prone areas

**Potential Impact & Implications**

By excluding these payments from gross income, the bill provides a tax benefit to property owners who invest in disaster mitigation measures. This could encourage more people to take proactive steps to protect their properties, which could lead to:

* Reduced damage and losses from natural disasters * Lower insurance premiums for properties that have implemented mitigation measures * Increased economic resilience in disaster-prone areas

However, there are some potential concerns, bro. For example:

* The bill might create an uneven playing field, where property owners who receive these payments have a tax advantage over those who don't. * It could also lead to increased costs for states and local governments that establish these programs.

Overall, this bill is like catchin' a gnarly wave – it's got some upsides, but you gotta be aware of the potential wipeouts, too.

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**HR 1849: Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025**

**Main Purpose & Objectives** The primary objective of HR 1849 is to amend the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to exclude from gross income amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. This bill aims to provide tax relief to individuals who receive payments from these programs, which are designed to help property owners mitigate damage from natural disasters such as windstorms, earthquakes, and wildfires.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law** The bill amends Section 139 of the IRC by adding a new subsection (h) that excludes qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from gross income. These payments must be made under a program established by a state or local government, or an entity created by state law to provide essential property insurance. The bill also makes conforming amendments to Sections 139(d) and (i) of the IRC.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders** The main beneficiaries of this bill are individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. These programs are often funded by a combination of public and private sources, including insurance companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The bill's sponsors and cosponsors have received significant campaign contributions from the insurance industry, which stands to benefit from reduced tax liabilities for policyholders.

**Potential Impact & Implications** The bill's impact is likely to be positive for individuals who receive payments from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs, as they will no longer be required to pay taxes on these amounts. However, the bill may also have unintended consequences, such as:

* Increasing the cost of insurance premiums for policyholders who do not participate in these programs * Creating a new tax loophole that could be exploited by wealthy individuals or corporations * Failing to address underlying issues related to disaster risk and resilience

**Monied Interest Analysis** The bill's sponsors and cosponsors have received significant campaign contributions from the insurance industry, including:

* The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) PAC * The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) PAC * The American Insurance Association (AIA) PAC

These organizations have a vested interest in reducing tax liabilities for policyholders and promoting state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. However, it is unclear whether these programs will ultimately benefit low-income or vulnerable populations who are most affected by natural disasters.

**Committee Capture** The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has a history of being influenced by special interest groups in the insurance industry. The committee's chairman, Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), has received significant campaign contributions from the insurance industry and may be sympathetic to their interests.

Overall, HR 1849 appears to be a well-intentioned bill that aims to provide tax relief to individuals affected by natural disasters. However, its impact and implications must be carefully considered in light of the monied interests involved and potential unintended consequences.

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Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions

$82,100

24 donors

PACs

Organizations

$11,100

Committees

Individuals

$71,000

No PAC contributions found

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1 transaction

$3,300

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$3,300

LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE

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$2,000

VANN BROTHERS

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$1,500

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$1,000

No committee contributions found

SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA, .

1 transaction

$6,600

BURRESON, MARY JO

2 transactions

$6,600

NECHAY, JULIA

1 transaction

$5,000

OSAGE NATION, .

1 transaction

$3,300

MCLAUGHLIN, RANDY

1 transaction

$3,300

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$3,300

ETCHEPARE, ALLEN

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$3,300

FENN, JOMARIE

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KISLYANKA, VIKTORIYA

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$3,300

KISLYANKA, VLADIMIR

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KOEHNEN, KALIN

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$3,300

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$3,300

MONTNA, ALFRED

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RUE, MICHAEL

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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

ID: T000460

Top Contributors

ACTBLUE

COMSOMERVILLE, MA

$500

Oct 27, 2024

ACTBLUE

COMSOMERVILLE, MA

$30

Nov 3, 2024

SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS

OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA

$3,300

Sep 30, 2023

YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION

OrganizationBROOKS, CA

$3,300

Dec 22, 2023

YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION

OrganizationBROOKS, CA

$3,300

Dec 22, 2023

EASTERN BANK OF CHEROKEE INDIANS

OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC

$3,300

Feb 7, 2024

HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE

OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA

$3,300

Jun 23, 2024

FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA

OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA

$3,300

May 23, 2023

FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA

OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA

$3,300

May 23, 2023

MOORETOWN RANCHERIA

OrganizationOROVILLE, CA

$3,300

Sep 28, 2024

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

ID: M001210

Top Contributors

DOISE, DARYL

OCEANS HEALTHCARE • EXEC VP

IndividualDALLAS, TX

$6,700

Apr 1, 2024

DOISE, DARYL

IndividualDALLAS, TX

$6,700

Apr 10, 2024

KAPOOR, DEEPAK

SOLARIS HEALTH • PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE

IndividualFORT LAUDERDALE, FL

$6,600

Sep 23, 2024

KAPOOR, DEEPAK

IndividualFORT LAUDERDALE, FL

$6,600

Sep 30, 2024

SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN

BLACKSTONE • CEO AND CHAIRMAN

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$3,300

Oct 21, 2024

ARUMUGHAM, PRADEEP

ECU • DOCTOR

IndividualKINSTON, NC

$3,300

Dec 11, 2023

BOWEN, JOEY M

PRIVATEER TOBACCO CO. INC. • TOBACCONIST

IndividualGREENVILLE, NC

$3,300

Nov 15, 2023

BOWEN, JOEY M

PRIVATEER TOBACCO CO. INC. • TOBACCONIST

IndividualGREENVILLE, NC

$3,300

Nov 15, 2023

CLARK, MELISSA A

HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER

IndividualGREENVILLE, NC

$3,300

Oct 6, 2023

CLARK, MELISSA A

HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER

IndividualGREENVILLE, NC

$3,300

Oct 6, 2023

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

ID: B001285

Top Contributors

FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA

OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA

$3,300

Mar 5, 2024

FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA

OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA

$3,300

Mar 5, 2024

BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA

$2,000

Jun 28, 2024

MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

OrganizationBANNING, CA

$1,000

Feb 23, 2024

PRISELAC, TOM M.

CEDAR SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMS • EXECUTIVE

IndividualSANTA MONICA, CA

$3,300

Oct 31, 2024

BUCHMAN, MICHELLE J.

N/A • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualCARBONDALE, CO

$3,300

Nov 18, 2023

CONROY, ROBERTA

N/A • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualSANTA MONICA, CA

$3,300

Dec 1, 2023

SAVAGE, KEVIN

N/A • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualBEVERLY HILLS, CA

$3,300

Dec 31, 2023

STEVENS, SETH R.

SOUTHERN CA PERMANENTE GROUP • DERMATOLOGIST

IndividualNEWBURY PARK, CA

$3,300

Oct 28, 2023

UNTERMAN, JANET M.

N/A • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA

$3,300

Dec 8, 2023

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

ID: R000603

Top Contributors

WRIGHT, DEREK

MERIDIEN MARKETING AND LOGISTICS, INC • EXPORT

IndividualWILMINGTON, NC

$3,435

Mar 27, 2024

CREASY, DONALD J

CARUTHERS PROPERTIES • REAL ESTATE

IndividualCLAYTON, NC

$3,435

Jun 11, 2024

ESTEP, HANK

GRIFFIN ESTEP • INSURANCE

IndividualWILMINGTON, NC

$3,435

May 16, 2024

POWERS, DAVID M.

SELF EMPLOYED • PUBLIC AFFAIRS

IndividualRALEIGH, NC

$3,435

Sep 6, 2024

BERGMAN, LEAH MARIE

SOUTHERN REPAIR SERVICE INC • REAL ESTATE

IndividualCHAPEL HILL, NC

$3,300

Oct 28, 2024

CONNORS, CATHERINE F

SOLSTICE PARTNERS LLC • REAL ESTATE

IndividualCARY, NC

$3,300

Oct 28, 2024

DEGIACINTO, CLAY

AXONIC CAPITAL • MANAGING PARTNER

IndividualRALEIGH, NC

$3,300

Oct 31, 2024

ELLIS, GARY

SELF-EMPLOYED • INVESTOR

IndividualMATTHEWS, NC

$3,300

Oct 28, 2024

MILLS, FRED G JR.

MILLS CONSTRUCTION • GENERAL CONTRACTOR

IndividualWAKE FOREST, NC

$3,300

Oct 28, 2024

ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE

WINROCK GROUP INC • PRESIDENT

IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR

$3,300

Oct 28, 2024

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

ID: D000096

Top Contributors

CONSULATE OF JAMAICA

OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC

$2,500

Jun 30, 2023

PLASTY PAC

OrganizationARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

$1,000

Jul 1, 2024

DLV

OrganizationCHICAGO, IL

$955

Oct 10, 2023

AL BOSTAAN SERVICES

OrganizationBRIDGEVIEW, IL

$500

Jun 30, 2023

COMMITTEE TO ELECT JUDGE THOMAS MORE DONNELLY

OrganizationCHICAGO, IL

$500

Jun 30, 2023

MELISSA FOR CHICAGO

OrganizationCHICAGO, IL

$500

Jun 30, 2023

ALLEN, ANDRE

RIGHTEOUS WORKS • BUNDING ENG.

IndividualCHICAGO, IL

$3,300

Sep 18, 2023

CHEN, YONG

EATON • ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

IndividualBURBANK, IL

$3,300

Aug 2, 2023

CHOPRA, PARAMJIT S.

FIELD MUSEUM • FUNDRASING

IndividualGLENVIEW, IA

$3,300

Sep 5, 2023

CUCCO, FRANK T

IMPACT NETWORKING • CEO/PARTNER

IndividualKILDEER, IL

$3,300

Aug 30, 2023

Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]

ID: F000471

Top Contributors

HENDRICKS, DIANE M

ABC • OWNER

IndividualBELOIT, WI

$6,600

Jun 25, 2023

ROWAN, CAROLYN

CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION LLC • OWNER

IndividualGREENWICH, CT

$6,600

Aug 16, 2023

ROWAN, MARC J.

APOLLO GLOBAL • CEO

IndividualGREENWICH, CT

$6,600

Aug 16, 2023

SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN

BLACKSTONE • CEO AND CHAIRMAN

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$6,600

Nov 13, 2023

SCHMIDT, TIM

DELTA DEFENSE LLC • CEO

IndividualWEST BEND, WI

$6,600

Dec 10, 2023

SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$6,600

Nov 13, 2023

LEVY, EDWARD

EDWARD C. LEVY CO • CHAIRMAN

IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI

$6,600

May 1, 2024

FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMU, .

TRIBE • TRIBE

IndividualCRANDON, WI

$6,600

Jun 28, 2024

FISHER, SHERRILYN

PLANO 6500 LLC • MEMBER

IndividualPLANO, TX

$6,600

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Industry Impact

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+Insurance (P&C and Life)confidence 0.90
Section 2(a)(1)(C) references entities created by State law to ensure availability of an adequate market of last resort for essential property insurance or basic property insurance, indicating the bill supports property insurance markets by providing tax-exempt mitigation payments, which benefits insurers by reducing loss exposure.
+Construction & Engineeringconfidence 0.85
Section 2(a)(2) defines qualified catastrophe mitigation payments as amounts received to make improvements to property for reducing damage from windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire, which directly incentivizes property owners to undertake construction and retrofitting work, benefiting construction and engineering firms.

Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of the Treasury

Moderate

Vector: 62%

Pages: 745-747AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill's focus on tax relief for disaster mitigation aligns with Project 2025's broader tax reform goals, particularly in promoting targeted tax incentives and reducing tax burdens to encourage private investment in resilience, though it does not directly address the specific corporate or international tax policies emphasized in the Treasury section."

Key themes:tax reliefdisaster preparednessincentivizing private investmenttax code modifications

— 712 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 17. For a detailed discussion, see David R. Burton, “Tax Reform: Eliminating the Double Taxation of Corporate Income,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3216, May 18, 2017, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/ files/2017-05/BG3216.pdf. 18. One hundred dollars in corporate income less an 18 percent tax leaves $82. A 15 percent capital gains tax or qualified dividends tax is $12.30, which leaves $69.70, for an effective marginal tax rate of 30 percent. This, of course, abstracts away from certain timing issues. 19. Inflation Reduction Act, Public Law 117–169. 20. Ibid. 21. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Public Law 115–97, § 11061, amending Internal Revenue Code § 2010(c). The amounts before inflation adjustments are $5 million and $10 million, respectively. See also Internal Revenue Service, “What’s New: Estate and Gift Tax, Basic Exclusion Amount for Year of Death,” https://www.irs.gov/businesses/ small-businesses-self-employed/whats-new-estate-and-gift-tax (accessed March 22, 2023). 22. The effective tax rate on foreign-derived intangible income should remain equal to the tax rate on global intangible low-taxed income. 23. For miscellaneous itemized deductions, see Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S. Code § 67). Business deductions that were suspended by the 2017 tax bill (other than those related to depreciation) should also be extended. This includes the local lodging expense deduction and entertainment expense deductions. The 2017 tax bill’s modifications to the deduction for personal casualty and theft losses should be made permanent. The Pease limitation on itemized deductions should be permanently eliminated. 24. Bonus depreciation provisions applied to specific industries should be maintained. 25. Employer-provided childcare expenses should also count toward the limitation on benefit deductions. 26. HSAs are flexible and portable, and they help contain costs by giving health care consumers skin in the game. 27. For additional revenue to fund pro-growth tax cuts, lawmakers could gradually phase down the limitation on benefit deductions. 28. Early versions of the 2017 tax bill envisioned reforming the corporate income tax into a destination-based cash flow tax, a form of consumption tax. A tax system that taxes labor and capital-factor incomes equally— and only once—results in higher output and higher incomes. Usually, in the modern public finance literature, this is called a consumption tax. On the economic superiority of consumptions taxes, see N. Gregory Mankiw et al., “Optimal Taxation in Theory and Practice,” Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 23, No. 4 (2009), pp. 147–174, https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/jep.23.4.147 (accessed March 19, 2023); Alan J. Auerbach, “The Choice Between Income and Consumption Taxes: A Primer,” NBER Working Paper No. 12307, June 2006, https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w12307/w12307.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023); and Charles E. Walker and Mark A. Bloom eld, eds., The Consumption Tax: A Better Alternative? (Cambridge, MA: Harper and Row, Ballinger, 1987). 29. Hoover Institution, “Simplifying the Tax System: The History of the Flat Tax,” March 1, 2019, https://www. hoover.org/research/simplifying-tax-system-history-flat-tax (accessed March 20, 2023). 30. David R. Burton, “Four Conservative Tax Plans with Equivalent Economic Results,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 2978, December 7, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/taxes/report/four-conservative-tax- plans-equivalent-economic-results. Consumption tax plans generally include carveouts that exempt very low-income Americans from federal tax liability. 31. Daniel J. Mitchell and Chris Edwards, Global Tax Revolution: The Rise of Tax Competition and the Battle to Defend It (Washington, DC: Cato Institute, 2008); Preston Brashers, “Like Constitutional Checks and Balances, Tax Competition Is a Bulwark Against Growth of Government,” March 17, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/ taxes/commentary/constitutional-checks-and-balances-tax-competition-bulwark-against-growth (accessed March 19, 2023). 32. James M. Robers et al., “Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): What America Should Do,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3593, March 16, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/ sites/default/files/2021-03/BG3593.pdf; Preston Brashers. “The OECD Crusade To Raise Taxes,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, February 4, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/taxes/commentary/the-oecd-crusade- raise-taxes; David Burton, “How the OECD is Promoting More Identity Theft, Crime, Industrial Espionage, and Suppression of Political Dissidents,” July 15, 2016, Heritage Foundation Commentary, https://www.heritage. org/taxes/commentary/how-the-oecd-promoting-more-identity-theft-crime-industrial-espionage-and; — 713 — Department of the Treasury David R. Burton “Towards a Global Tax Cartel?” Policy, Vol. 18, No. 4 (Summer 2002–2003), Center for Independent Studies (Australia), https://www.cis.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/images/stories/policy- magazine/2002-summer/2002-18-4-david-r-burton.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 33. Roberts et al., “Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).” 34. See Inflation Reduction Act, § 10301. See also Preston Brashers, “IRS and Allies Downplay 87,000-Person Hiring Binge,” The Daily Signal, August 12, 2022, https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/08/12/the-irs-and-its- allies-downplay-87000-person-hiring-binge/ (accessed March 19, 2023). 35. U.S. Department of the Treasury, General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals, May 2021, pp. 88–89, https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/131/General-Explanations-FY2022.pdf (accessed March 19. 2023). 36. See U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Year 2022–2026 Strategic Plan. 37. U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Reform, Policy and Supporting Positions, December 2020 (the “plumb book”), p. 127 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2020/ pdf/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2020.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 38. Internal Revenue Service, “Organization and Top Officials,” https://www.irs.gov/pub/newsroom/marketing/ internet/irs-organization-chart.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). See also Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S. Code § 7803(a)–(b)). 39. For a summary of various GAO reports on various IRS IT problems, see Vijay A. D’Souza, “Information Technology: IRS Needs to Address Operational Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Management,” testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Operations, Committee on Oversight and Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, October 7, 2020, GAO–21–178T, https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-178t. pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). Charles O. Rossotti was named IRS Commissioner by President Bill Clinton primarily so that Rossotti could address widely acknowledged IT issues. He made some improvements between 1997 and 2002, but despite large investments, he did not really resolve the IT problems at the IRS. Since that time, the problems have worsened. 40. D’Souza, “Information Technology,” figure 1, p. 5. 41. Internal Revenue Service, IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan, April 2019, https://www.irs.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/p5336.pdf (accessed March 20, 2023). 42. See, for example, the Omnibus Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, Public Law 100–647, Subtitle J of Title VI of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988; Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2, Public Law 104–168; IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, Public Law 105–206, Title III; Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 114–113, Title IV, Subtitle A (adding Internal Revenue Code § 7803(a)(3) and other changes); and Taxpayer First Act, Public Law 116–25, Title I. 43. For a list of 68 proposed reforms, see National Taxpayer Advocate, 2022 Purple Book: Compilation of Legislative Recommendations to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights and Improve Tax Administration, December 31, 2021, https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ARC21_PurpleBook.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). Most, though not all, of these proposals have merit. Regarding penalty reform, see Jeremiah Coder, “Achieving Meaningful Civil Tax Penalty Reform and Making It Stick,” Akron Tax Journal, Vol. 27 (2012), https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1153&context=akrontaxjournal (accessed March 19, 2023). 44. Internal Revenue Service, 2023 Congressional Budget Justification & Annual Performance Report and Plan, Rev. 3–2022, https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/266/Internal-Revenue-Service-FY-2023-CJ.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 45. Internal Revenue Service, 2021 IRS Data Book: October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, table 11, p. 26, https:// www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p55b.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 46. Ibid., 2021 IRS Data Book, table 2, p. 4. 47. Scott A. Hodge, “The Compliance Costs of IRS Regulations, Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 512, June 2016 https://files.taxfoundation.org/legacy/docs/TaxFoundation_FF512.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 48. Organization for Economic Cooperation, The Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters: Amended by the 2010 Protocol, https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/taxation/the-multilateral- convention-on-mutual-administrative-assistance-in-tax-matters_9789264115606-en#page1 (accessed March 20, 2023).

Department of the Treasury

Moderate

Vector: 61%

Pages: 745-747AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill aligns with Project 2025's broader tax reform goals by promoting targeted tax relief and reducing federal revenue loss through selective exclusions, reflecting a preference for consumption-tax-like efficiency and pro-growth incentives, though it does not directly address corporate taxation or the specific mechanisms emphasized in the cited Treasury section."

Key themes:tax reliefpro-growth incentivestargeted exclusionsdisaster preparednessfederal revenue impact

Department of Homeland Security

Moderate

Vector: 60%

Pages: 186-188AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill encourages individual disaster mitigation through tax relief, which aligns with Project 2025's FEMA reform goals of increasing state/local preparedness and reducing federal fiscal exposure to disasters. Both share a focus on improving resilience and shifting responsibility away from the federal government, though the bill operates via tax policy rather than direct FEMA restructuring."

Key themes:disaster mitigationpreparednessfederal fiscal responsibilitystate/local empowermenttax incentives for resilience

— 153 — Department of Homeland Security l 287(g) program. Issue a memo prohibiting any jurisdiction that applies from being denied access to the program unless good cause is shown. l Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) priorities. Issue Department Management Directive (and ICE companion Directive) to refocus HSI on immigration offenses and criminal offenses typically associated with immigration (for example, human trafficking). All criminal investigative work without a clear nexus to the border or otherwise to Title 8 should be turned over to the appropriate federal agency. l Blackie’s Warrants. ICE OPLA, ERO, and HSI should issue a joint internal memo on operationalizing Blackie’s Warrants for immediate use on worksite enforcement and other appropriate investigations and operations. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) Needed Reforms FEMA is the lead federal agency in preparing for and responding to disasters, but it is overtasked, overcompensates for the lack of state and local preparedness and response, and is regularly in deep debt. After passage of the 1988 Stafford Act,12 the number of declared federal disasters rose dramatically as most disaster costs were shifted from states and local governments to the federal government. In addition, state-friendly FEMA regulations, such as a “per capita indicator,” failed to maintain the pace of inflation and made it easy to meet disaster declaration thresholds. This combination has left FEMA unprepared in both readiness and funding for the truly catastrophic disasters in which its services are most needed. Reform of FEMA requires a greater emphasis on federalism and state and local preparedness, leaving FEMA to focus on large, widespread disasters. Under the Stafford Act, FEMA has the authority to adjust the per capita indi- cator for damages, which creates a threshold under which states and localities are not eligible for public assistance. FEMA should raise the threshold because the per capita indicator has not kept pace with inflation, and this over time has effectively lowered the threshold for public assistance and caused FEMA’s resources to be stretched perilously thin. Alternatively, applying a deductible could accomplish a similar outcome while also incentivizing states to take a more proactive role in their own preparedness and response capabilities. In addition, Congress should change the cost-share arrangement so that the federal government covers 25 per- cent of the costs for small disasters with the cost share reaching a maximum of 75 percent for truly catastrophic disasters. FEMA is also responsible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), nearly all of which is issued by the federal government. Washington provides — 154 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise insurance at prices lower than the actuarially fair rate, thereby subsidizing flood insurance. Then, when flood costs exceed NFIP’s revenue, FEMA seeks taxpay- er-funded bailouts. Current NFIP debt is $20.5 billion, and in 2017, Congress canceled $16 billion in debt when FEMA reached its borrowing authority limit. These subsidies and bailouts only encourage more development in flood zones, increasing the potential losses to both NFIP and the taxpayer. The NFIP should be wound down and replaced with private insurance starting with the least risky areas currently identified by the program. Budget Issues FEMA manages all grants for DHS, and these grants have become pork for states, localities, and special-interest groups. Since 2002, DHS/FEMA have provided more than $56 billion in preparedness grants for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. For FY 2023, President Biden requested more than $3.5 billion for federal assistance grants.13 Funds provided under these programs do not provide measurable gains for preparedness or resiliency. Rather, more than any objective needs, political interests appear to direct the flow of nondisaster funds. The principles of federalism should be upheld; these indicate that states better understand their unique needs and should bear the costs of their particularized programs. FEMA employees in Washington, D.C., should not determine how bil- lions of federal tax dollars should be awarded to train local law enforcement officers in Texas, harden cybersecurity infrastructure in Utah, or supplement migrant shelters in Arizona. DHS should not be in the business of handing out federal tax dollars: These grants should be terminated. Accomplishing this, however, will require action by Members of Congress who repeatedly vote to fund grants for political reasons. The transition should focus on building resilience and return on investment in line with real threats. Personnel FEMA currently has four Senate-confirmed positions. Only the Administrator should be confirmed by the Senate; other political leadership need not be con- firmed by the Senate. Additionally, FEMA’s “springing Cabinet position” should be eliminated, as this creates significant unnecessary challenges to the functioning of the whole of DHS at points in time when coordinated responses are most needed. CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY (CISA) Needed Reforms CISA is supposed to have two key roles: (1) protection of the federal civilian government networks (.gov) while coordinating the execution of national cyber defense and sharing information with non-federal and private-sector partners

Department of Agriculture

Weak

Vector: 61%

Pages: 344-346AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on tax relief for disaster mitigation payments, which is unrelated to the Department of Agriculture's objectives in Project 2025, such as transforming the food system or promoting climate-smart agriculture. There is no direct thematic or policy connection between disaster tax exemptions and USDA priorities outlined in the provided text."

Key themes:disaster resiliencetax policy

— 311 — Department of Agriculture ENDNOTES 1. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Summary, p.1, https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/ files/documents/2023-usda-budget-summary.pdf (accessed December 14, 2022). 2. See, for example, U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Transforming the U.S. Food System,” https://www.usda. gov/fst (accessed December 14, 2022). 3. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Summary, p.1. 4. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “USDA Celebrates 150 Years,” https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/ history (accessed December 16, 2022). 5. The law stated, “[T]here is hereby established at the seat of government of the United States a Department of Agriculture, the general designs and duties of which shall be to acquire and to diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected with agriculture in the most general and comprehensive sense of that word, and to procure, propagate, and distribute among the people new and valuable seeds and plants.” Gladys L. Baker et al., Century of Service: The First 100 Years of the United States Department of Agriculture, (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1963) p. 13, https://babel. hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b4254098&view=1up&seq=33 (accessed December 16, 2022). 6. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Summary, p. 2. 7. Ibid., p. 2. 8. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2022–2026, p. 3, https://www.usda.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/usda-fy-2022-2026-strategic-plan.pdf (accessed December 14, 2022). 9. News release, “USDA Announces Framework for Shoring Up the Food Supply Chain and Transforming the Food System to Be Fairer, More Competitive, More Resilient,” U.S. Department of Agriculture, June 1, 2022, https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/06/01/usda-announces-framework-shoring-food-supply- chain-and-transforming (accessed December 14, 2022). 10. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Transforming the U.S. Food System.” 11. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2022–2026, pp. 1–2. 12. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Background on the U.S. Approach to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit,” August 4, 2021, https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Background-on-US-approach-2021-UN- Food-Systems-Summit.pdf (accessed December 14, 2022). 13. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “UN Food Systems Summit,” https://www.usda.gov/oce/sustainability/un- summit (accessed December 14, 2022). 14. Mark Bittman et al., “How a National Food Policy Could Save Millions of American Lives,” The Washington Post, November 7, 2014, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-a-national-food-policy-could- save-millions-of-american-lives/2014/11/07/89c55e16-637f-11e4-836c-83bc4f26eb67_story.html (accessed December 14, 2022); Daren Bakst and Gabriella Beaumont-Smith, “No, We Don’t Need to Transform the American Food System,” The Daily Signal, February 26, 2021, https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/02/26/ no-we-dont-need-to-transform-the-american-food-system/ (accessed December 14, 2022); and Daren Bakst, “Biden’s Food Conference Should Put People First, Not Environmental Extremism,” The Daily Signal, September 22, 2022, https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/09/22/bidens-food-conference-should-put-people- first-not-environmental-extremism/ (accessed December 14, 2022). 15. News release, “USDA to Invest Up to $300 Million in New Organic Transition Initiative,” U.S. Department of Agriculture, August 22, 2022, https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/08/22/usda-invest-300- million-new-organic-transition-initiative (accessed December 14, 2022). 16. Gary Baise, “Sri Lanka’s Green New Deal Was a Disaster,” Farm Futures, November 14, 2022, https://www. farmprogress.com/commentary/sri-lankas-green-new-deal-was-disaster (accessed December 16, 2022). 17. See, for example, Catherine Greene et al., “Growing Organic Demand Provides High-Value Opportunities for Many Types of Producers,” Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, February 6, 2017, https://www. ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2017/januaryfebruary/growing-organic-demand-provides-high-value-opportunities- for-many-types-of-producers/#:~:text=ERS%20research%20shows%20that%20many,flavor%20desired%20 by%20the%20consumer (accessed December 14, 2022), and Andrea Carlson, “Investigating Retail Price Premiums for Organic Foods,” Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, May 24, 2016, https://www.ers. usda.gov/amber-waves/2016/may/investigating-retail-price-premiums-for-organic-foods/ (accessed December 16, 2022). Further, there are many myths, such as those regarding the alleged health benefit of organic food. One — 312 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise meta study found that “[t]he published literature lacks strong evidence that organic foods are significantly more nutritious than conventional foods.” Crystal Smith-Spangler et al., “Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier Than Conventional Alternatives,” Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 157, No. 5 (September 4, 2012), pp. 348–366, https:// www.acpjournals.org/doi/epdf/10.7326/0003-4819-157-5-201209040-00007 (accessed December 16, 2022). 18. Steve Savage, “USDA Data Confirm Organic Yields Significantly Lower Than With Conventional Farming,” Genetic Literacy Project, February 16, 2018, https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/02/16/usda-data-confirm- organic-yields-dramatically-lower-conventional-farming/ (accessed December 16, 2022). 19. See, for example, U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Notice: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Program, Request for Comments,” USDA–2021–0010, October 21, 2021, https://www.regulations. gov/document/USDA-2021-0010-0001 (accessed December 16, 2022). 20. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law 117–169. 21. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, “Productivity Growth in U.S. Agriculture (1948–2019),” https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/agricultural-productivity-in-the-u-s/productivity- growth-in-u-s-agriculture-1948-2019/ (accessed December 14, 2022). 22. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, “Total Food Budget Share Increased from 9.4 Percent of Disposable Income to 10.3 Percent in 2021,” July 15, 2022, https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/ chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=76967 (accessed December 14, 2022). 23. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Quintiles of Income Before Taxes: Annual Expenditure Means, Shares, and Standard Errors, and Coefficients of Variation, Consumer Expenditure Surveys,” 2021, Table 1101, https://www.bls.gov/cex/tables/calendar-year/mean-item-share-average-standard-error/cu- income-quintiles-before-taxes-2021.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022), and Daren Bakst and Patrick Tyrrell, “Big Government Policies That Hurt the Poor and How to Address Them,” Heritage Foundation Special Report No.176, April 5, 2017, p. 7, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2017-04/SR176.pdf. 24. Daren Bakst and Joshua Sewell, “Congress Should Stop Abrogating Its Spending Power and Rein in the USDA Slush Fund,” Heritage Foundation Issue Brief No. 6052, February 19, 2021, p. 2, https://www.heritage.org/ budget-and-spending/report/congress-should-stop-abrogating-its-spending-power-and-rein-the-usda. 25. Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act of 1948, Public Law 80–806. 26. Bakst and Sewall, “Congress Should Stop Abrogating Its Spending Power.” 27. Ibid., p. 3. 28. Daren Bakst, “Comment from Bakst, Darren” on “Notice: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Program, Request for Comments,” USDA–2021–0010, October 21, 2021,” November 1, 2021, https://www. regulations.gov/document/USDA-2021-0010-0001/comment?filter=bakst (accessed December 16, 2022). 29. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Notice: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Program.” 30. Megan Stubbs, “The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC),” Congressional Research Service Report for Congress, updated January 14, 2021, https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44606 (accessed December 16, 2022). 31. “Overall, 34 percent of all farms reported receiving some type of Government payment in 2021,” and “[o]verall, 14 percent of U.S. farms participated in Federal crop insurance programs.” Christine Whitt, Noah Miller, and Ryan Olver, “America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2022 Edition,” U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, pp. 24 and 26, https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/105388/eib-247. pdf?v=527.4 (accessed March 18, 2023). This data, which apparently does not cover crop insurance, included payments beyond just commodity payments, such as conservation payments. 32. Randy Schnepf, “Farm Safety-Net Payments Under the 2014 Farm Bill: Comparison by Program Crop,” Congressional Research Service Report for Congress, August 11, 2017, https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44914.pdf (accessed December 14, 2022). 33. Although livestock and specialty crop producers do receive some subsidies, former American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman captured the subsidy issue well. He “dismisse[d] outright the claim that farmers couldn’t survive without subsidy money. ‘Why does the livestock industry survive without subsidies?’ he ask[ed]. ‘Why does the specialty crop [fruit and vegetable] industry survive?’” Tamar Haspel, “Why Do Taxpayers Subsidize Rich Farmers?” The Washington Post, March 15, 2018, https://www.washingtonpost. com/lifestyle/food/why-do-taxpayers-subsidize-rich-farmers/2018/03/15/50e89906-27b6-11e8-b79d- f3d931db7f68_story.html (accessed March 18, 2023).

Small Business Administration

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Vector: 60%

Pages: 786-788AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on tax exclusions for catastrophe mitigation payments, while the Project 2025 SBA section discusses disaster loan administration, religious eligibility, and SBIR/STTR programs; both touch on disaster-related assistance but address different mechanisms and agencies."

Key themes:disaster mitigationdisaster assistancetax reliefSBA disaster loans

— 754 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Disaster Loan Program and Direct Lending. The SBA’s disaster loan pro- gram provides low-interest loans to personal, business, and nonprofit borrowers following a federally declared disaster. The program suffers from problems of coordination with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) disas- ter assistance. For example, disaster relief applicants have an incentive to avoid being approved for SBA disaster loans in order to increase the amount of FEMA assistance for which they are eligible. Moreover, the availability of disaster loans reduces individuals’ incentives to purchase disaster-related insurance. More than 90 percent of SBA disaster loans are loans to individuals such as homeowners, not to small businesses. In view of the challenges the SBA has experienced in its administration of this program, as well as the fraud and abuse in the EIDL COVID-19–related program and the IG’s concern that the systemic problems within this lending program undermine the SBA’s work, the next Administration should: l Work with Congress to assess the extent to which disaster loans should be offered by another agency rather than the SBA and explore private-sector channels for administering the loans. l Specify clearly that no new direct lending programs will be developed at the SBA. Eligibility of Religious Entities for SBA Loans. Current SBA regulations46 and SBA Form 197147 make certain religious entities ineligible to participate in several SBA loan programs. The Trump Administration proposed a rule that would remove the provisions on the ground that they violate the First Amendment.48 Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have made their unconstitutionality clearer.49 In an April 3, 2020, letter to Congress pursuant to 28 U.S. Code § 530D,50 the Trump Administration SBA advised that two such provisions violate the Free Exer- cise Clause of the First Amendment and that it therefore would not enforce them. On January 19, 2021, the Trump Administration SBA proposed a rule to remove all of the unconstitutional religious exclusions from its regulations.51 The SBA has not acted on the proposed rule. A similar religious exclusion once appeared in the regulation governing eligibil- ity for SBA Business Loan Programs,52 but it was removed in a June 2022 final rule that noted tension with the First Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.53 That final rule announced that the SBA would nonetheless continue to make religious eligibility determinations for business loan applicants to comply with putative Establishment Clause requirements,54 but Supreme Court precedent and Office of Legal Counsel memoranda refute the notion that large government-backed loan programs raise any Establishment Clause concerns.55 — 755 — Small Business Administration The SBA uses the same “Religious Eligibility Worksheet,” SBA Form 1971, to make eligibility determinations for all affected programs, including the Business Loan Programs. Thus, the SBA continues to act as though the unconstitutional regulation were still in place, and there is no Establishment Clause basis for doing so. The next Administration should immediately: l Notify Congress under 28 U.S. Code § 530D that it will not enforce these unconstitutional regulations. l Take down SBA Form 1971. l Finalize the Trump Administration’s proposed rule or publish its own updated proposed rule to remove the unconstitutional regulations. Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs. The SBA “coordinates and monitors the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) pro- grams for all federal agencies with extramural budgets for research or research and development (R/R&D) in excess of the expenditures established in sections 9(f) and 9(n) of the Small Business Act.”56 The SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 extended these programs from September 30, 2022, through September 30, 2025.57 SBIR requires that 3.2 percent of spending by agencies with extramural R&D budgets of $100 million or more must be directed to small businesses. STTR allo- cates 0.45 percent of federal research spending to small firms.58 Research has shown that this small portion of federal R&D spending is disproportionately effective.59 The SBIR program has consistently demonstrated its ability to fund advanced technologies through to private-market viability and invests more in America’s heartland than venture capital invests.60 SBIR and STTR have overcome the tendency of federal contracting officers to deal only with large firms that are familiar to them and have the expertise and lobbying clout to navigate the federal procurement process. The next Adminis- tration should: l Continue the SBIR and SBTT programs as they successfully fund the next wave of technological innovation to compete with Big Tech. l Urge Congress to expand the amount that other agencies are required to set aside from their general R&D budgets for the SBIR program. l Ensure the enactment of stricter rules requiring that SBIR funds must be expended on capital investments in the United States.

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