A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026. It directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide one-time direct payments to taxpayers to offset increased consumer costs from certain tariffs. The total amount of these payments cannot exceed $231,350,000,000. Returns reporting an adjusted gross income of more than $400,000 are excluded from receiving a payment. Savings from excluding high-income taxpayers are used to fund a Child Bonus of $125 for each qualified child claimed on eligible returns. Payments are distributed automatically using information available to the Internal Revenue Service.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households and non-filers gain direct financial support through simplified filing and rebates.
- Scored +5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Middle-class households receive direct payments to offset tariff-related costs.
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill provides a one-time direct payment to middle-class taxpayers to offset increased consumer costs from tariffs.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
High-net-worth individuals over the $400,000 income cap are excluded from payments.
- Scored -5
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals are excluded from receiving the rebate.
- Scored -5
Would billionaires be better off under this?
Billionaires are excluded from receiving the rebate due to the income limitation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4(a) provides a one-time direct payment to eligible taxpayers to help offset increased consumer prices caused by certain tariffs.
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Section 5(a) and Section 5(b) establish a Child Bonus of $125 for each qualified child claimed on eligible returns, which provides extra financial support to taxpayers raising children.
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Section 6(a) and Section 6(b) ensure that payments are issued automatically using existing IRS information via direct deposit, paper check, or prepaid debit card, making it easier for people to receive their money without jumping through hoops.
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Section 6(c) requires the Secretary to create a simplified filing procedure for individuals who did not file a tax return for the most recent taxable year, helping non-filers access the rebate.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 4(b) and Section 5(a)(1) prohibit any payments or child bonuses from being made to any return reporting an adjusted gross income exceeding $400,000, which completely cuts out individuals above that income threshold from receiving relief for the tariff costs they also paid.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households and non-filers gain direct financial support through simplified filing and rebates. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households receive direct payments to offset tariff-related costs. Would children be better off under this? — Provides a $125 Child Bonus for qualified children on eligible returns. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged taxpayers benefit from the direct tariff offset payments. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees under the income threshold are eligible for the direct payment. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors meeting the income thresholds will receive the direct rebate. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Eligible young adults with incomes under $400,000 will receive direct rebate payments. Would men be better off under this? — Benefits individuals and families meeting the income criteria. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans meeting the income requirements will receive the direct payments. Would women be better off under this? — Benefits families and primary caregivers through child bonuses and direct rebates. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Billionaires are excluded from receiving the rebate due to the income limitation. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — High-net-worth individuals over the $400,000 income cap are excluded from payments. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Ultra-high-net-worth individuals are excluded from receiving the rebate. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes over $400,000 are entirely excluded from receiving the rebate.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a one-time direct payment to middle-class taxpayers to offset increased consumer costs from tariffs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Direct payments to consumers may slightly boost consumer spending power.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Provides direct financial relief to low- and middle-income households and non-filers. Does this make child care cost less? — Provides a $125 Child Bonus for qualified children to eligible families.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires regular reporting to Congress detailing the distribution of payments and funds. Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands federal IRS responsibilities to disburse direct payments and manage simplified filing procedures.
- 3/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House