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Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

USA119th CongressHRES-1156| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (25)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Apr 9, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Apr 15, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
Apr 15, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
Apr 15, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Apr 15, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
Apr 15, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
Apr 16, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
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Apr 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 9, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • April 15, 2026
    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.


  • April 15, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.


  • April 15, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)


  • April 15, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.


  • April 15, 2026
    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.


  • April 15, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.


  • April 15, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.


  • April 15, 2026
    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.


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)


  • April 16, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
    View Vote


  • April 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1174: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Tax treatment of families

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
Apr 9, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Apr 15, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
Apr 15, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
Apr 15, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Apr 15, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
Apr 15, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
Apr 16, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
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Apr 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 9, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • April 15, 2026
    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.


  • April 15, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.


  • April 15, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)


  • April 15, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.


  • April 15, 2026
    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.


  • April 15, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.


  • April 15, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.


  • April 15, 2026
    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.


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)


  • April 16, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
    View Vote


  • April 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (25)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1174: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tax treatment of families