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Release Your Taxes Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8637| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that all incumbent Members of Congress and individuals running for Congress (congressional candidates) publicly disclose their federal income tax returns. The required disclosures include Form 1040 , Schedule A , and any requests for filing extensions, which must be submitted within two business days of their original filing. Individuals who become a Member or candidate after filing must submit their returns within 30 days, or provide a statement if they are not required to file a return. The Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate are tasked with establishing and maintaining a public online database for these tax return filings. All submitted documents will be published on this website within five business days of receipt, ensuring transparency for the public. Non-compliant individuals will have their names listed on the website until they comply or for six years after their status as a Member or candidate ends, with the requirements applying to tax years beginning in 2025 or later and including transition provisions for current members and candidates.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Release Your Taxes Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8637| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill mandates that all incumbent Members of Congress and individuals running for Congress (congressional candidates) publicly disclose their federal income tax returns. The required disclosures include Form 1040 , Schedule A , and any requests for filing extensions, which must be submitted within two business days of their original filing. Individuals who become a Member or candidate after filing must submit their returns within 30 days, or provide a statement if they are not required to file a return. The Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate are tasked with establishing and maintaining a public online database for these tax return filings. All submitted documents will be published on this website within five business days of receipt, ensuring transparency for the public. Non-compliant individuals will have their names listed on the website until they comply or for six years after their status as a Member or candidate ends, with the requirements applying to tax years beginning in 2025 or later and including transition provisions for current members and candidates.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Committee on House Administration

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted