Michael Lawler (R-NY)
Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act of 2026
A Republican 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
H.R. 9750 is known as the Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act of 2026. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Lawler on July 16, 2026. The legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It establishes a cap on income taxes for specific pensions. The tax cap is set at $10,000, or $20,000 for a qualified joint return. These changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Would retired people be better off under this?
Directly benefits retirees receiving state and local government pensions by capping their income tax liabilities.
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
- Scored +5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Provides meaningful income tax relief to middle-class households receiving state or local pensions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Individuals receiving a pension provided by a State or local government may benefit from a cap on their income taxes. Under Section 2, adding subsection (k)(1) to the Internal Revenue Code, the tax imposed cannot exceed the non-pension tax amount plus $10,000, which could lower tax burdens for retirees.
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Married couples filing jointly where both spouses receive income from a State or local government pension may receive a higher tax cap benefit. Under Section 2, adding subsection (k)(1)(B), the tax cap is set at $20,000 in the case of a qualified joint return.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 retired people be better off under this? — Directly benefits retirees receiving state and local government pensions by capping their income tax liabilities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides meaningful income tax relief to middle-class households receiving state or local pensions. Would union members be better off under this? — Benefits former public service workers and union members who receive state or local government pensions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill caps income taxes on certain state and local government pensions, providing tax relief for individuals who qualify.
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House