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HRES 1156 Agreed to

Expresses House support for the 2025 tax law known as the Working Families Tax Cuts and recognizes the relief it provides, without changing any tax rule.

Official title: Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Outcome Agreed to by the House
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Referred 09-APR-2026
On the calendar 15-APR-2026
Passed 16-APR-2026
Key points
  • Recognizes Public Law 119-21, the 2025 law known as the Working Families Tax Cuts, and states it prevented a $2.6 trillion tax increase on taxpayers earning under $400,000 per year.
  • Cites an estimated $222 billion in 2025 tax refunds and an average tax cut of $3,750 for the 2026 tax year.
  • Highlights the no tax on tips and no tax on overtime provisions, a deduction for interest on new American-made vehicle loans, a senior deduction of up to $6,000 per year, a child tax credit of up to $2,200 per child, a larger standard deduction, and expanded use of 529 accounts for trade schools and K-12 costs.
  • Expresses support for tax policies that let working families keep more of their earnings; the resolution itself does not amend any tax law.
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (09-APR-2026); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 16-APR-2026).

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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Taxation

Sponsor Mike Kelly (R-PA) Cosponsors · 25
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