Mike Collins (R-GA)
Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution encourages States to create "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends." These weekends would coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. The goal is to provide financial relief to veterans and members of the Armed Forces. By implementing these periods, communities can recognize the service and sacrifice of military members. Participation by States would be voluntary to preserve State authority over tax policy.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill encourages states to provide financial relief to veterans through specific tax-free weekends.
- Scored +3
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill encourages states to provide financial relief to veterans through sales tax holidays.
- Scored +2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill explicitly preserves state authority by making participation in these tax holidays voluntary.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?
While not a direct tax cut for businesses, sales tax holidays can lead to temporary shifts in consumer spending patterns.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Relief for Military Members: The bill suggests that establishing three-day sales tax holidays would provide practical financial relief to veterans, members of the Armed Forces on active duty, Reserves, and the National Guard through relief from State sales taxes on consumer purchases.
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Community Recognition: The establishment of these weekends would create three annual national moments for Americans to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who defend the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill encourages states to provide financial relief to veterans through specific tax-free weekends. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The proposed sales tax holidays provide practical financial relief on consumer purchases. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The proposed sales tax holidays provide practical financial relief on consumer purchases.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill encourages states to provide financial relief to veterans through sales tax holidays.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill explicitly preserves state authority by making participation in these tax holidays voluntary.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides temporary financial relief through sales tax holidays for veterans and military families.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — While not a direct tax cut for businesses, sales tax holidays can lead to temporary shifts in consumer spending patterns.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin