A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 REMIT Act proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a 15 percent excise tax on remittance transfers. This tax is to be paid by the sender of the transfer. Remittance transfer providers are responsible for collecting the tax and remitting it to the Secretary. However, the tax may not apply if the sender is a verified United States citizen or national using a qualified provider. The bill also establishes a refundable income tax credit for citizens and nationals to recover taxes paid under these provisions. These changes are intended to take effect for transfers and taxable years after December 31, 2025.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would white Americans be better off under this?
Verified US citizens/nationals can avoid the tax through qualified providers.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The tax likely reduces the amount of funds received by families of immigrants abroad.
- Scored -5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The excise tax could disproportionately burden low-income households sending money abroad.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The tax targets remittance transfers which are frequently used by these communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Relief for Citizens and Nationals: An individual may receive a refundable income tax credit against their tax for any amount paid under the new excise tax, provided they meet specific documentation requirements (Section 36C(a)).
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Exemption from Tax for Verified Senders: The 15 percent tax does not apply to remittance transfers if the sender is a verified United States citizen or national and the provider is a qualified remittance transfer provider (Section 4475(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden of Excise Tax: Senders of remittance transfers are required to pay a tax equal to 15 percent of the amount of the transfer (Section 4475(a)).
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Compliance Requirements for Tax Credits: To receive the refundable credit, individuals must demonstrate that the tax was paid and include their social security number, as well as their spouse's social security number if married (Section 36C(b)).
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Increased Responsibility for Providers: Remittance transfer providers are required to collect the tax and may face secondary liability to pay the tax if it is not collected at the time of the transfer (Section 4475(b)(2) and (3)).
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 white Americans be better off under this? — Verified US citizens/nationals can avoid the tax through qualified providers. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The tax likely reduces the amount of funds received by families of immigrants abroad. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The tax targets remittance transfers which are frequently used by these communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The excise tax could disproportionately burden low-income households sending money abroad. Would business owners be better off under this? — Remittance providers face new collection responsibilities and potential secondary liability. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The tax and administrative burden of claiming credits may impact middle-class households.
- 6/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.