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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1156

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.

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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.

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Milestones

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Apr 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Apr 9, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Bill NumberHRES 1156
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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