Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Rule H. Res. 1398 failed passage of House.
Introduced, nothing more yet
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 119-21, known as the Working Families Tax Cuts. The resolution describes the law as a permanent tax reform designed to cut taxes for hundreds of millions of Americans. It highlights various provisions including tax cuts for workers, seniors, and families, alongside investments in rural health care and energy. The text also mentions funding for border security, manufacturing, and national security. Finally, the resolution expresses support for these tax policies and recognizes the relief they have delivered to Americans.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +9
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The $50 billion investment in the Rural Health Transformation Program provides massive support for rural communities.
- Scored +9
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill provides substantial deductions for tips, overtime, and increased standard deductions for millions of families.
- Scored +8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides an average tax deduction of $7,500 specifically for American seniors.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The bill mandates regular lease sales for oil and gas production and reopens Alaska to energy development.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Relief for Workers: The bill enacted "no tax on tips," providing an average deduction of over $7,000 for 7,500,000 tipped workers, and "no tax on overtime," providing an average deduction of over $3,100 for 29,000,000 workers. (Whereas clauses)
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Relief for Families and Children: It increased the maximum child tax credit to $2,200 per child and provided an expanded adoption tax credit of up to $17,280. It also helped families start tax-advantaged childhood investment accounts. (Whereas clauses)
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Support for Seniors: The law provided 35,000,000 American seniors with an average deduction of $7,500. (Whereas clause)
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Small Business and Entrepreneurship Support: It extended the small business deduction and allowed entrepreneurs to write off new investments in machinery, equipment, and tools. (Whereas clauses)
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Healthcare Access and Savings: The bill allows patients in high-deductible health plans to access telehealth services before meeting deductibles and expanded health savings account eligibility. It also included $50,000,000,000 for the Rural Health Transformation Program. (Whereas clauses)
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Affordability for Vehicles: It provided a new deduction of up to $10,000 in interest on auto loans for purchasing American-made vehicles. (Whereas clause)
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Economic Certainty and Security: The law doubled the Death Tax exemption to protect family farms and small businesses, and mandated regular lease sales for oil and gas production to ensure predictability for energy producers. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The $50 billion investment in the Rural Health Transformation Program provides massive support for rural communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — Small business deductions and expanded estate tax exemptions benefit entrepreneurs and family businesses. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The law provides widespread tax relief for hundreds of millions of Americans including deductions for overtime. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides an average tax deduction of $7,500 specifically for American seniors. Would children be better off under this? — Increased child tax credits and childhood investment accounts provide direct benefits to children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Tax cuts on tips and increased child tax credits provide significant relief to lower-income families.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides substantial deductions for tips, overtime, and increased standard deductions for millions of families. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Tax certainty and the ability to write off machinery and equipment investments support small business growth. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — It extends the small business deduction and allows for the write-off of new investments in equipment and tools. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill's tax reforms and investment incentives are described as generating significant economic growth. Does this cut the tax on money left behind when someone dies? — The law permanently doubled the death tax exemption to protect family farms and small businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — The extension of small business deductions is credited with creating over one million Main Street jobs.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program significantly increases access to care in rural areas. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill incentivizes investments in rare disease drug development to accelerate life-saving cures.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The law funds border security technology, the construction of the border barrier system, and more personnel. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill supports childhood investment accounts and expanded 529 accounts for various educational needs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill allows for the write-off of research and development investments to accelerate innovation. Does this make college cost less? — Expanding 529 accounts helps fund various levels of education including technical programs and tutoring.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes resources to improve the quality of life for servicemembers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The ban on the natural gas tax is intended to lower costs for consumers. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill mandates regular lease sales for oil and gas production and reopens Alaska to energy development.
- 6/30/2026
- Rule H. Res. 1398 failed passage of House.
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
- 6/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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