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Economics and Public Finance.

Federal budgets, appropriations, debt, and economic policy. We're tracking 12 bills in this area — 9 still in play.

H.R. 6500Resolving Differences72% oddsAug 8, 2026
Bill extends African trade preferences through 2028

Extends duty-free trade access for 32 sub-Saharan African countries through December 31, 2028, under AGOA and related programs.

H.Con.Res. 113Passed House62% oddsJul 23, 2026
Congress Sets 10-Year Federal Budget, Authorizes Deficit Spending

Establishes federal spending limits and revenue targets for fiscal year 2027 and outlines budgetary framework through 2036.

H.R. 9795Introduced28% oddsJul 21, 2026
Fund Terrorism Victim Compensation Program

Legislation addresses solvency of a fund compensating victims of terrorism, likely referencing the Victim Compensation Fund created after 9/11.

H.R. 9770Introduced72% oddsJul 20, 2026
Stop government shutdown, fund agencies through December

Continues federal spending at 2026 levels through December 4, 2026, preventing a government shutdown when fiscal year 2027 begins October 1.

H.R. 8469Passed House88% oddsJul 14, 2026
Pentagon and VA Get $160B+ for 2027

Funds military construction projects across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense-wide facilities for fiscal year 2027.

H.R. 9022Passed Committee68% oddsJun 23, 2026
Congress Funds Energy, Water Projects for 2027

Appropriates federal money for Army Corps of Engineers water projects, dam operations, and flood control across the U.S.

H.R. 8646Passed House62% oddsJun 8, 2026
Congress funds USDA, FDA, farm programs for 2027

Allocates federal money to USDA for crop insurance, farm aid, rural housing, and conservation programs.

H.R. 7147Signed100% oddsApr 30, 2026
DHS Funding Extended Through May 22

Ends a partial DHS shutdown that started February 14, 2026 by funding the agency through May 22, 2026.

H.R. 7744Passed House68% oddsMar 9, 2026
Congress Funds DHS, Ends Shutdown

Provides full-year funding for Department of Homeland Security after partial shutdown began February 14.

H.R. 7148Signed100% oddsFeb 3, 2026
Congress Funds 5 Agencies Through 2026

Appropriates money to Defense, Labor, Health/Human Services, Education, Transportation, HUD, Treasury, State Department, and judiciary for remainder of fiscal 2026.

H.R. 1Signed100% oddsJul 4, 2025
Budget Reconciliation: Tax Cuts, Spending Changes, Debt Limit Hike

Reduces federal taxes and adjusts spending across multiple agencies under expedited budget rules that bypass Senate filibuster.

H.R. 4213Passed Committee72% oddsJun 26, 2025
DHS Gets FY2026 Budget for Borders, Airports, FEMA

Allocates federal funds to Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026 across five major areas: management, security/enforcement, preparedness, research, and services.

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