Mike Kelly (R-PA)
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
A Republican resolution with 25 Republican cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House 219–207
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for tax policies that allow working families to keep more of their hard-earned money. It recognizes the relief provided by the "Working Families Tax Cuts" signed into law on July 4, 2025. The text details various provisions such as tax relief for tipped workers and those earning overtime pay. It also highlights new deductions for auto loan interest and senior citizens. Additionally, the bill mentions expanded credits for adoption, children, and education.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides significant tax relief through expanded child tax credits and zero federal tax liability for many low-income families.
- Scored +8
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill expands the standard deduction and child tax credits to provide significant tax relief to the majority of earners.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The bill expands the child tax credit and creates tax-advantaged investment accounts for children.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill shifts a higher percentage of the tax burden toward the top 1 percent of earners.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Passed 219 yes · 207 no
04/16/2026 · Roll call 121 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax relief for tipped workers: Provides $32,000,000,000 in tax relief through a "no tax on tips" provision.
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Tax relief for overtime pay: Provides a $90,000,000,000 tax cut for hard-working Americans through a "no tax on overtime" provision.
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Automobile cost reduction: A new deduction for interest on auto loans for new American-made vehicles helps lower costs.
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Support for seniors: Provides a deduction of up to $6,000 per year to honor the hard work of American seniors.
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Youth investment: Makes a down payment of over $15,000,000,000 in tax-advantaged investment accounts for American children.
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Increased standard deduction: Permanently increases the standard deduction, delivering $205,000,000,000 in relief to 90 percent of earners.
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Expanded Child Tax Credit: Increases the maximum credit amount to $2,200 per child and ensures it does not lose value due to inflation.
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Adoption support: Expands accessibility of the $17,280 adoption tax credit so all families can benefit regardless of income.
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Educational freedom: Allows 529 accounts to cover costs associated with trade schools or K-12 educational expenses.
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Health care accessibility: Expands access to health savings accounts for more than 10 million Americans to help control costs and promotes preventive care through direct primary care and telehealth access.
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General tax relief: Prevents a $2,600,000,000,000 tax hike on those making less than $400,000 and provides an average tax cut of $3,750 for the 2026 tax year.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides significant tax relief through expanded child tax credits and zero federal tax liability for many low-income families. Would children be better off under this? — The bill expands the child tax credit and creates tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The increase in the standard deduction and tax cuts on overtime and tips provides substantial relief to middle-income families. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides a specific tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides a specific annual tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The standard deduction increase and overtime tax cuts benefit middle-income earners. Would students be better off under this? — The expansion of 529 accounts to include trade schools and K-12 expenses benefits students. Would union members be better off under this? — The tax cut on overtime pay directly benefits hourly workers often found in unionized sectors. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Tax relief on overtime and tips benefits working-age adults. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill shifts a higher percentage of the tax burden toward the top 1 percent of earners.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill expands the standard deduction and child tax credits to provide significant tax relief to the majority of earners. Does this raise taxes on the highest earners? — The share of total income taxes paid by the top 1 percent is increased to nearly 40 percent. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The tax cuts for overtime and tips are intended to put money back into the hands of consumers to stimulate the economy.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The expansion of 529 accounts to cover trade schools and K-12 expenses increases educational choice and affordability. Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill allows 529 accounts to be used for a wider variety of educational expenses including K-12.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The expansion of child tax credits and increased standard deductions help lift low-income families.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands access to health savings accounts to include direct primary care and telehealth.
- 4/16/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 121).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
- 4/15/2026
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2913-2920; text: CR H2913)
- Rule H. Res. 1174 passed House.
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/14/2026
- 22 Cosponsors added.
- 4/9/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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