To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for small businesses to provide diaper changing stations in restrooms.

House Bill

H.R. 5440

119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for small businesses to provide diaper changing stations in restrooms.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr.

Representative

Democratic

NJ-8

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from providing foreign aid, except military assistance, to countries that use commercial spyware to monitor or target American citizens. The President can waive this restriction if they certify that extraordinary circumstances or national security priorities require providing aid to that country.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from providing foreign aid, except military assistance, to countries that use commercial spyware to monitor or target American citizens. The President can waive this restriction if they certify that extraordinary circumstances or national security priorities require providing aid to that country.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware ActThis bill prohibits provision of U.S. foreign assistance, except for military assistance, to countries that use foreign commercial spyware to target U.S. persons. If the President certifies to Congress that extraordinary circumstances or national security priorities exist warranting the provision of foreign aid to that country, such prohibition may be waived.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans U.S. foreign aid (except military aid) to countries that use commercial spyware to target American citizens
Allows the President to waive the ban if they certify there are extraordinary circumstances or national security reasons
Aims to hold countries accountable for using surveillance technology that invades the privacy of U.S. persons

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could impact the foreign aid and diplomatic relationships between the U.S. and countries that are known to use commercial spyware for surveillance. American citizens would be protected from having their personal information and communications monitored by foreign governments through the use of this technology.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5440, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for small businesses to provide diaper changing stations in restrooms.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5440