Increase the tax rate on corporate stock buybacks to discourage companies from prioritizing share repurchases over long term investments.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026?
As of June 15, 2026, the Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 remains in the Senate Committee on Finance. The committee members must act next to hold a hearing or vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. This proposal follows a similar effort from February 13, 2023, that did not move forward.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 (S. 4796 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 413 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 413 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Charles Schumer (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.