Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1156
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Taxation
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:13Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This is H. Res. 1156, a non-binding House resolution that expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for tax policies in Public Law 119-21 (the "Working Families Tax Cuts," signed July 4, 2025). It praises the law for providing tax relief to working families, preventing tax increases, and promoting affordability.
Key Provisions Highlighted
The resolution recaps benefits of Public Law 119-21, including:
- Prevention of a $2.6 trillion tax hike for those earning under $400,000.
- $222 billion in estimated 2025 tax refunds; average $3,750 cut per taxpayer in 2026.
- Zero federal income tax for families of four earning under $73,000.
- 15% tax cut for bottom 40% of earners (largest for bottom 20%).
- Increased share of income taxes paid by top 1% (to ~40%).
- No tax on tips ($32 billion relief for tipped workers).
- No tax on overtime ($90 billion cut).
- Deduction for interest on auto loans for new U.S.-made vehicles.
- Up to $6,000 annual deduction for seniors.
- $15 billion in tax-advantaged accounts for children.
- Permanent increase in standard deduction ($205 billion relief for 90% of claimants).
- Permanent expansion of child tax credit to $2,200 per child (inflation-adjusted).
- Expanded $17,280 adoption tax credit for all income levels.
- 529 accounts usable for trade schools or K-12 expenses.
- Expanded health savings accounts (for >10 million people), including direct primary care and telehealth.
The resolution states that ~45% of recent tax returns claimed at least one new cut.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces or expands deductions/credits (e.g., tips, overtime, auto loans, seniors, child accounts) not previously available at this scale.
- Makes standard deduction and child tax credit permanent and inflation-protected.
- Shifts tax burden upward (top 1% pay larger share).
- Broadens eligibility for adoption credits, 529 plans, and health savings accounts.
Potential Impacts
- Citizens: Lower taxes for low/middle-income families, workers (tips/overtime), seniors, parents, adopters, and youth; increased affordability for vehicles, education, health care.
- Government agencies: IRS processes more refunds/claims; potential revenue drop offset by higher top-earner contributions.
- Economy: Boosts disposable income (~$500+ billion in relief), supports manufacturing (auto loans), education choice, and preventive health care.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Working families and low-income earners (bottom 60%).
- Tipped workers (e.g., service industry).
- Overtime workers.
- Seniors, parents (child tax credit), adopters.
- Vehicle buyers (U.S.-made cars).
- Students/youth (education savings).
- Health care users (savings accounts).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Non-binding resolution; no force of law, but endorses Public Law 119-21's changes to tax code (under Congress's constitutional taxing power).
- Political: Signals House support for pro-family, pro-worker tax policies; highlights distributional shifts (progressive elements via top 1% burden).
- No constitutional challenges noted; focuses on implementation success (e.g., high claim rates).
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (25)
Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-16: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121). (Roll call 121)
- 2026-04-16: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121). (Roll call 121)
- 2026-04-16: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
- 2026-04-15: 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.
- 2026-04-15: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
- 2026-04-15: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
- 2026-04-15: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
- 2026-04-15: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
- 2026-04-15: Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
- 2026-04-15: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
- 2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2026-04-09: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — issued 2026-04-16 — PDF (3 pages)
- Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — issued 2026-04-09 — PDF (4 pages)