This House Resolution expresses strong support for tax policies designed to benefit working families and allow them to retain more of their earnings. It specifically recognizes the significant tax relief provided by Public Law 119-21 , known as the "Working Families Tax Cuts," which prevented a $2.6 trillion tax increase on taxpayers earning less than $400,000 annually. This law delivered an estimated $222 billion in tax refunds for 2025 and projects an average $3,750 tax cut for 2026. Key provisions ensure families of four making under $73,000 generally face zero federal income tax liability and provide a 15 percent tax cut for the bottom 40 percent of earners. The law also enacted "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime," offering billions in relief, and introduced deductions for American-made auto loan interest and up to $6,000 annually for seniors. Additionally, it permanently increased the standard deduction, expanded the child tax credit to $2,200 per child, and made the adoption tax credit more accessible. Further provisions include expanding 529 accounts for trade schools and K-12 education, and increasing access to health savings accounts to manage healthcare costs.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
USA119th CongressHRES-1156| House
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This House Resolution expresses strong support for tax policies designed to benefit working families and allow them to retain more of their earnings. It specifically recognizes the significant tax relief provided by Public Law 119-21 , known as the "Working Families Tax Cuts," which prevented a $2.6 trillion tax increase on taxpayers earning less than $400,000 annually. This law delivered an estimated $222 billion in tax refunds for 2025 and projects an average $3,750 tax cut for 2026. Key provisions ensure families of four making under $73,000 generally face zero federal income tax liability and provide a 15 percent tax cut for the bottom 40 percent of earners. The law also enacted "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime," offering billions in relief, and introduced deductions for American-made auto loan interest and up to $6,000 annually for seniors. Additionally, it permanently increased the standard deduction, expanded the child tax credit to $2,200 per child, and made the adoption tax credit more accessible. Further provisions include expanding 529 accounts for trade schools and K-12 education, and increasing access to health savings accounts to manage healthcare costs.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).