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Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8816| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2026
Steven Horsford

Steven Horsford

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by creating a new section, 139M, which would exclude qualified strike benefits from an individual's gross income . This aims to make financial assistance received by workers during labor disputes non-taxable. Specifically, "qualified strike benefits" are defined as compensation provided by a tax-exempt labor organization to its members. This compensation must serve as a replacement, in whole or in part, for wages lost due to a strike, lockout, or work stoppage arising from a labor dispute or under the Railway Labor Act. The legislation also makes a conforming amendment to section 32(c)(2)(B)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code, ensuring proper treatment under the Earned Income Tax Credit. These changes are slated to take effect for any compensation received after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2779
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2026
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2779
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2779: Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2025

Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8816| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by creating a new section, 139M, which would exclude qualified strike benefits from an individual's gross income . This aims to make financial assistance received by workers during labor disputes non-taxable. Specifically, "qualified strike benefits" are defined as compensation provided by a tax-exempt labor organization to its members. This compensation must serve as a replacement, in whole or in part, for wages lost due to a strike, lockout, or work stoppage arising from a labor dispute or under the Railway Labor Act. The legislation also makes a conforming amendment to section 32(c)(2)(B)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code, ensuring proper treatment under the Earned Income Tax Credit. These changes are slated to take effect for any compensation received after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2779
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2026
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2779
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Steven Horsford

Steven Horsford

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2779: Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted