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
The ``Tariff Refund Act of 2026'' aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to treat certain amounts of tariff revenue as an overpayment of tax. Under this bill, eligible individuals would receive specific payment amounts based on their filing status. These payments are tied to the most recent taxable year starting after December 31, 2024. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with issuing these refunds or credits as rapidly as possible.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill provides specific tax refunds of up to $1,700 for eligible individuals.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides a cash influx through tax credits that can assist lower-income households.
- Scored +3
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill provides a cash influx through tax credits that can assist middle-income households.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires the Treasury to issue direct payments to citizens, which increases government outlays.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Direct Financial Payments: Eligible individuals will be treated as having made a payment against their taxes, resulting in a refund or credit. The specific amounts are $1,700 for joint returns, $1,275 for heads of household, and $850 for other individuals (Section 2(a)).
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Rapid Delivery of Funds: The Secretary is required to refund or credit the overpayment as rapidly as possible (Section 2(f)(1)).
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Flexible Electronic Delivery: Payments may be disbursed electronically to accounts used for previous tax refunds, accounts used to pay taxes, or Treasury-sponsored accounts (Section 2(f)(2)).
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Inclusion of Dependents of Incarcerated Individuals: Regulations may allow dependents of incarcerated persons to receive payments if certain restrictions prevent them from accessing payments (Section 2(h)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Income Restrictions: Individuals may be ineligible for these payments if their adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds, such as $400,000 for joint returns, $300,000 for heads of household, or $200,000 for other individuals (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Loss of Interest: No interest will be allowed on any overpayment resulting from this section (Section 2(e)).
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Exclusion of Certain Groups: Individuals who are incarcerated for a crime conviction in the United States, as well as estates or trusts, are not considered eligible individuals (Section 2(c)(2) and Section 2(c)(4)).
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Exclusion of Dependents: Individuals who are a dependent of another taxpayer for the following taxable year are not considered eligible (Section 2(c)(4)(A)).
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? — The bill provides a cash influx through tax credits that can assist lower-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides a cash influx through tax credits that can assist middle-income households. Would men be better off under this? — The bill provides a direct financial stimulus to eligible individual citizens. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill provides a direct financial stimulus to eligible citizens. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides a direct financial stimulus to eligible citizens. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides a direct financial stimulus to eligible individual citizens. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides a direct financial stimulus to eligible citizens. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides a tax credit for households with income up to $400,000.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides specific tax refunds of up to $1,700 for eligible individuals. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires the Treasury to issue direct payments to citizens, which increases government outlays.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides direct cash payments to individuals to increase their disposable income.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates specific administrative procedures for the delivery and verification of tax refunds.
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House