Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Tax Policy: Support for Working Family Tax Cuts
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a symbolic resolution used by the majority party to highlight their legislative achievements. These types of measures usually pass easily in the chamber where they are introduced.
Key Points
- This resolution officially states that the House of Representatives supports tax laws that help families keep more of their paychecks. It specifically praises a law passed in 2025 that gave many Americans an average tax cut of $3,750.
- The resolution highlights several new benefits, including the removal of taxes on tips and overtime pay. It also mentions a new tax break for people buying American-made cars and a $6,000 yearly deduction for senior citizens to honor their years of work.
- Families with children see a permanent boost to the Child Tax Credit, which is now $2,200 per child and will increase with inflation. It also makes it easier for families to use special savings accounts for trade schools or K-12 education costs.
- The measure points out that the tax cuts mostly help lower and middle-income people. For example, a family of four making less than $73,000 generally will not owe any federal income tax at all under these rules.
- It also notes that the law expanded health savings accounts for 10 million people. This helps families pay for doctor visits, telehealth, and primary care while keeping costs lower.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1156, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Agreeing to the Resolution
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Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
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