Darin LaHood

The CHEERS Act would let restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues write off the cost of new energy-efficient draft alcohol equipment on their taxes much faster. This change means these businesses could get tax deductions over 15 years instead of a longer period, helping them save money. It would apply to equipment put into use after December 31, 2025.

Recent graduates would get tax-free scholarships to help pay off student loans, but only if they agree to live and work in communities where fewer people have college degrees. Private foundations offering these scholarships wouldn't face tax penalties for the grants.

This bill would help young adults who have been in foster care find and keep stable housing. It would allow states to use federal funds to provide services like financial literacy, help with security deposits, and counseling on rental leases for these youth up to age 26. Federal agencies would also work together to better coordinate housing support programs.

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This bill would make it easier for individuals to combine their Roth retirement savings. It would allow direct transfers of money from certain Roth IRAs or through automatic portability transactions into designated Roth accounts offered through an employer. This change would give people more flexibility in managing their retirement funds, as current law does not explicitly permit these direct rollovers.

This bill would officially create the Route 66 National Historic Trail, honoring the famous road's history from Illinois to California. The National Park Service would manage the trail. It also includes clear rules to protect landowners along the route from forced land sales or new regulations.

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This bill would require the National Security Agency (NSA) to develop a detailed plan, called the "AI Security Playbook," to defend advanced artificial intelligence technologies from theft. This plan would identify weaknesses in AI systems and create strategies to stop cyber threats from foreign governments and other powerful groups. The NSA would also share general security guidelines with private companies working on AI.

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This bill would change the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which provides cash assistance to families. It would require states to create individual work plans for recipients and focus funds on job training and work activities. The goal is to help more families find and keep jobs, while also making sure funds go to those most in need.