Ron Wyden

S. 5658 was introduced on September 30, 2026 by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) with no cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

S. 5607 was introduced on September 30, 2026 by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) with 1 Democratic cosponsor. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

S. 5647 was introduced on September 30, 2026 by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) with 1 Democratic cosponsor. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

The Saver's Match Enhancement Act of 2026 expands a federal tax credit that encourages low and moderate-income Americans to save for retirement. The bill doubles the government match from 50 percent to 100 percent of retirement savings contributions, meaning the government will match dollar-for-dollar up to certain limits instead of fifty cents on the dollar. It also nearly doubles the income eligibility threshold from $41,000 to $85,000, allowing more middle-income families to benefit from the credit. The changes apply to contributions made to traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and employer retirement plans like 401(k)s, and the bill allows the income limits to adjust annually for inflation. These provisions take effect for the 2027 tax year.

This bill would eliminate the federal government's ability to offset Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits to collect debts owed to other federal agencies or programs. Currently, the government can garnish these benefits to recover unpaid federal taxes, student loans, child support, and other debts, which can leave vulnerable beneficiaries without critical income. The legislation specifically repeals provisions in federal law that authorize such offsets and applies the protections retroactively to any collections occurring on or after the bill's enactment, regardless of when the underlying debt originated. The bill affects millions of Social Security beneficiaries, railroad retirees, and Black Lung claimants nationwide. There is no specific funding requirement mentioned in the legislation, as it focuses on restricting government collection authority rather than appropriating new funds.

This Senate resolution designates the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" to recognize and honor community health workers across the United States. Community health workers are frontline public health professionals who serve as trusted liaisons between health services and underserved communities, helping people access care, improve health outcomes, and build community capacity in rural and underserved areas. The resolution acknowledges that these workers have been part of American public health for hundreds of years, are now professionally certified in 33 states, and have demonstrated effectiveness in addressing maternal and child health, chronic diseases, immunization, and other health challenges. The resolution calls on federal, state, and local governments to collaborate in raising awareness about the critical role these workers play and supports efforts to sustain and expand their workforce through stable funding. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding attached, as resolutions serve primarily to express the sense of Congress rather than implement policy or allocate resources.

The Western Water Reinvestment Act establishes a new federal program providing payments to farmers in Western states who create and maintain habitats for waterbirds and shorebirds, with annual funding capped at $3.5 million between 2027 and 2031. The program, administered by the Interior Department, will only fund habitats that would not otherwise be created or maintained, and requires biennial reporting to Congress on environmental outcomes. The bill also reauthorizes the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group in Oregon through 2032, expanding its governing board to include 10 to 15 members with required representation from environmental organizations, agricultural interests, the Warm Springs Tribes, hydroelectric producers, and government agencies. The restructuring raises the group's administrative cost cap from 5 percent to 10 percent of its budget, allowing greater flexibility in operations. Overall, the legislation aims to improve water management and habitat conservation in Western states through both direct farmer incentives and enhanced regional coordination.

This resolution designates September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month" to raise awareness about voting rights and encourage voter participation. The resolution reflects concerns about voting access, highlighting historical voter suppression tactics and current restrictions that the sponsors argue disproportionately affect minorities, elderly people, and people with disabilities. The resolution encourages Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen protections under the original Voting Rights Act and opposes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which the sponsors contend would prevent millions from voting. It also recommends that schools and universities teach students about voting rights history and current voting restrictions, and calls for Congress to fund public service announcements to inform citizens about elections and voter registration deadlines. This is a non-binding resolution with no direct funding allocated, serving primarily to express the Senate's position on voting rights issues.

This bill prohibits the President and the Treasury Secretary from entering into or enforcing any tax agreements, orders, waivers, or releases that affect the tax matters of the President, their family members, or related business entities. The prohibition applies to any such agreements made while the President is in office and also retroactively covers any agreements made starting January 20, 2025. The bill requires the Treasury Secretary to publicly report within seven days of any covered instrument being created, and then every 30 days for up to three years after the President leaves office, disclosing which taxpayers are affected and what enforcement actions are being taken. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for assessing taxes on affected parties for three years after the President's term ends, giving tax authorities more time to pursue collections. This legislation is intended to ensure that Presidents and their associates cannot obtain special tax treatment or avoid audits through secret deals with the IRS.

# Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 This bill would transfer control of major trade actions from the President back to Congress by requiring congressional approval before the government can impose tariffs or take other significant trade actions. Currently, presidents can unilaterally impose tariffs under several existing laws related to national security, unfair trade practices, and import competition. Under this legislation, the President would have to propose such actions to a new joint congressional committee, which would then make a recommendation to Congress. Congress would then have 30 days to pass a joint resolution approving the action. Any approved action would last for 180 days unless Congress votes to extend it, and all future trade agreements that bind the United States would require an act of Congress to take effect. The bill affects the President's executive authority and expands Congress's role in trade policy. It creates a 10-member Joint Committee on Tariffs and Trade made up of members from the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee, along with new congressional staff positions to oversee trade negotiations and enforcement. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative would be moved outside the Executive Office of the President and would receive an Inspector General. The bill contains no specific funding allocations but establishes that joint committee expenses would be split evenly between Senate and House contingent funds. There are no specific timelines beyond the 120-day deadline for appointing the Inspector General.

This bill targets high-income earners with substantial retirement savings by imposing new restrictions on contributions and requiring increased withdrawals from their retirement accounts. Specifically, it caps annual contributions to retirement accounts at $10 million per person (adjusted for inflation) for taxpayers earning above $400,000 to $450,000 annually, depending on filing status. The bill also requires high-balance account holders whose retirement savings exceed $10 million to withdraw significantly more each year than current law requires—starting at 50 percent of amounts over the threshold, with higher withdrawal rates for those exceeding $20 million in savings. These restrictions take effect in 2027 for contribution limits and 2034 for withdrawal requirements, and the bill allows affected individuals to access their retirement funds without the standard 10 percent early withdrawal penalty to meet these new distribution obligations.

The Duster Inhalation Prevention Act regulates compressed air dusters to prevent their misuse as inhalants. The bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to classify certain chemical propellants used in these products as hazardous substances and ban aerosol dusters containing more than 18 milligrams of these chemicals. The legislation also prevents manufacturers from stockpiling these products beyond 105 percent of their average monthly production or import volumes during the 13 months before the law takes effect. The Commission can add other harmful propellants to the banned list through future regulations if it determines they are being used for recreational inhalation. The bill does not apply to drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, meaning legitimate medical inhalers remain unaffected.

The Work Without Worry Act of 2026 removes barriers that currently discourage people who became disabled before age 22 from working while receiving Social Security benefits. Currently, childhood disability beneficiaries face work disincentives because their benefits may be reduced or eliminated if they earn too much income. This bill allows these beneficiaries to apply for both disability benefits and regular Social Security retirement or family benefits simultaneously, and they receive whichever benefit amount is higher, giving them more flexibility to work without losing assistance. The legislation also clarifies that beneficiaries do not need to remain continuously disabled from the onset of their disability until they apply for benefits. These changes take effect 24 months after the bill is enacted, applying to all applications filed after that date, and the bill has bipartisan support in the Senate with sponsors from both parties.

The Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Prevention Act directs the Food and Drug Administration to regulate nitrous oxide products sold for non-medical use while preserving access for legitimate medical, dental, industrial, and automotive purposes. The bill establishes strict packaging and labeling requirements including prominent warning labels covering at least 20 percent of product packaging, bans flavored nitrous oxide products, limits individual canister size to 8 grams for food use, and restricts sales to individuals under 21 years old with age verification requirements. The law also prohibits sales between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., requires products to be stored in locked areas out of public view, and sets purchase limits on individual consumers. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, law enforcement, and health facilities to conduct education campaigns and training programs on the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse, with the FDA required to issue implementing regulations within one year and submit annual enforcement reports to Congress. Funding is authorized through fiscal year 2036 with unspecified appropriations amounts.