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HRES 1156

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

119th Congress Introduced by Jodey Arrington and 25 co-sponsors

The bill endorses tax policies from the Working Families Tax Cuts that aim to reduce taxes for working and middle-income families.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HRES 1156

Summary of H.Res. 1156 (Session 119, United States)

Title: Expressing support for tax policies that support working families

H.Res. 1156 is a House resolution that expresses support for tax policies aimed at benefiting working families and acknowledges the impact of the “Working Families Tax Cuts” (Public Law 119–21). The resolution outlines the asserted benefits and key provisions associated with that law and states the House’s position in favor of such tax policies.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to express support for tax policies that help working families keep more of their earnings.
  • It explicitly recognizes the tax relief provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts and calls for continued or reaffirmed support for policies that deliver tax relief to lower- and middle-income Americans.

2) Key Provisions and Provisions Addressed by the Resolution

Note: As a concurrent resolution, H.Res. 1156 itself does not enact new policy or provide regulatory changes; rather, it endorses and highlights the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts (as enacted in Public Law 119–21). The substantive provisions referenced are those attributed to the Working Families Tax Cuts, which the resolution seeks to affirm:

  • Economic Impact and Tax Relief Targets

    • The tax cuts are framed as preventing a substantial tax increase for households earning under $400,000 annually (citing a claimed $2.6 trillion prevented tax hike).
    • For 2025, the law purportedly delivered about $222 billion in tax refunds.
    • For 2026, the law is anticipated to deliver an average tax cut of $3,750 per taxpayer.
    • The policy is described as making “America affordable again” by reducing tax burdens on working families.

  • Income- and Family-Related Provisions (described effects)

    • Families of four earning under $73,000 would generally face zero federal income tax liability.
    • A 15% overall tax cut is claimed for the bottom 40% of earners, with the largest benefit to the bottom 20%.
    • A shift in tax burden is described, with the top 1% paying a larger share (nearly 40%) of total income taxes, and the bottom 99% paying about 60%.

  • Specific Tax Breaks and Provisions Highlighted (non-exhaustive)

    • “No tax on tips”: Providing tax relief for millions of tipped workers (about $32 billion).
    • “No tax on overtime”: Providing a $90 billion tax cut on overtime pay.
    • New deduction for interest on auto loans for new American-made vehicles.
    • Seniors receive a deduction of up to $6,000 per year (lifetime or annual limit not explicitly stated in the text provided; typically interpreted as a senior-related deduction cap).
    • Expanded down payment investments in tax-advantaged accounts for American children (over $15 billion in tax-advantaged investments claimed to have been made to “jump-start the American dream” for youth).
    • Permanent increase to the standard deduction (with claimed $205 billion in relief to the 90% of earners who claim it).
    • Permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC): Maximum credit increased to $2,200 per child; protections to prevent erosion of value due to inflation.
    • Expanded adoption tax credit (now accessible to all families who adopt, regardless of income; $17,280 adoption credit mentioned as a figure in the text).
    • Expanded 529 accounts to cover costs for trade schools or K–12 education expenses; expanded educational freedom and choice for working families.
    • Expanded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to assist more than 10 million Americans; emphasis on preventive care and alignment with direct primary care and telehealth.

  • Access to Health Savings Accounts and Telehealth

    • Emphasis on broader HSA access to help control health care costs.
    • Encourages pairing HSAs with direct primary care arrangements and improved telehealth access.

3) Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Who would be affected (per the described provisions):

    • Working families, particularly those in lower to middle-income brackets, including families with children (via the expanded Child Tax Credit and adoption credit).
    • Low- and middle-income workers who receive tips or overtime pay (no tax on tips and no tax on overtime provisions).
    • Seniors (through up to $6,000/year deduction opportunities).
    • Families saving for education or children’s future (via expanded 529 accounts and an expanded CTC).
    • Vehicle buyers purchasing American-made new vehicles (auto loan interest deduction).
    • Individuals able to use HSAs more widely (to manage health care costs and support preventive care).

  • Fiscal/Revenue Context:

    • The summary highlights shifts in tax burdens across income percentiles, with claimed increases in the top 1%’s share of total income taxes and reductions for other groups.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status and Action:

    • Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 9, 2026.
    • The bill was then considered under a rules package (H. Res. 1174) with a closed rule for multiple measures, including H.Res. 1156.
    • On April 15, 2026, the House conducted one hour of debate on H.Res. 1156; the resolution advanced to a vote.
    • On April 15, 2026, the House adopted the resolution by voice vote; a recorded vote (yeas and nays) was requested, with the Chair postponing further proceedings to a later announced time.

  • Sponsors and Co-Sponsors:

    • Primary sponsor: Not explicitly named in the provided text (H.Res. 1156 shows a list of co-sponsors).
    • Notable co-sponsors include a broad slate of House Republicans (e.g., Nathaniel Moran, Lloyd Smucker, Kevin Hern, Carol Miller, Vern Buchanan, Claudia Tenney, Stephanie Bice, and others).

  • Effective Date:

    • As a resolution expressing support, it does not itself enact policies or change law; it serves to signal congressional stance and support for the policies described (the Working Families Tax Cuts).

5) Bottom Line

H.Res. 1156 is a House resolution that publicly endorses tax policies designed to benefit working families, principally by praising and affirming the provisions of Public Law 119–21 (the Working Families Tax Cuts). It enumerates a wide array of claimed benefits—across relief for tips and overtime, expanded credits (CTC and adoption), higher standard deduction, broader 529 and HSAs, and a preferential treatment for middle- and lower-income households—while noting the distributional impact across income groups. The resolution itself does not change policy but rallies legislative support for these tax measures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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