House Republicans Push to Eliminate Federal Income Tax on Overtime Pay
September 18, 2025 – March 11, 2026
Where Things Stand
H.R. 5475 remains stalled in the House Committee on Ways and Means, where it has seen no legislative movement since its initial referral. Consequently, hourly workers such as nurses and first responders continue to pay federal income tax on overtime earnings while the proposal awaits a committee hearing.
The Facts
How We Got Here
Mar 12, 2026Republican leadership and the White House intensified a public campaign framing the elimination of overtime taxes as a core component of the Working Families Tax Cuts. [Nearly]
Mar 08, 2026House Majority Leader Steve Scalise highlighted the impact of the tax cut proposal on nurses and first responders. [PROMISES]
Sep 17, 2025The No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for initial consideration. [H.R. 5475]
Policies
H.R. 5475 is a key component of the broader 'Working Families Tax Cuts Act,' a legislative package promoted by House Republicans to eliminate federal taxes on both tips and overtime pay.
Political Response
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