A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 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
This bill is called the ``More Homes on the Market Act''. It was introduced in the Senate on December 3, 2025. The bill changes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its main goal is to increase the amount of money people can exclude from taxes when they sell their main home. It also adds an adjustment for inflation for these amounts starting after the year 2025.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Would high-income households be better off under this?
High-income homeowners with high-value properties benefit from the increase to $1,000,000 for joint filers.
- Scored +7
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees often sell their primary residence to downsize and will benefit from the increased tax exclusion.
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Seniors downsizing or selling their primary residence benefit significantly from the increased exclusion limits.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Increasing tax exclusions typically reduces government tax revenue, which could slightly increase the deficit.
- Scored -1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Decreases federal revenue through higher tax exclusions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) increases the tax exclusion for money made from selling a principal residence. For single filers, the amount goes from $250,000 to $500,000, and for married individuals filing jointly, it goes from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This is positive because it lets everyday people keep more of their hard-earned money when they sell their homes without having to pay taxes on that profit.
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Section 2(a) adds a new paragraph (5) that provides an adjustment for inflation for these exclusion amounts for taxable years beginning after 2025. This is positive because it protects homeowners from inflation, ensuring that the tax break does not lose its value over time as the cost of living goes up.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create 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 high-income households be better off under this? — High-income homeowners with high-value properties benefit from the increase to $1,000,000 for joint filers. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees often sell their primary residence to downsize and will benefit from the increased tax exclusion. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Owners of expensive primary residences will see a significant reduction in taxable gains. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors downsizing or selling their primary residence benefit significantly from the increased exclusion limits. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class homeowners will face lower taxes upon selling their primary residence. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Homeowners in this age bracket are likely to benefit from higher tax exclusions when selling homes. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Beneficial for those selling high-value primary residences, though impact is relative to total wealth. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Provides a tax benefit for their primary residence, though negligible compared to overall tax strategies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut the tax on profits from selling investments? — Effectively reduces the capital gains tax burden on the sale of primary residences by doubling the exclusion limit. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — Increases the tax-free gain exclusion for selling a primary residence, potentially reducing tax liability for middle-class homeowners. Is this likely to grow the economy? — May encourage more homeowners to sell and move, potentially increasing housing market liquidity. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Increasing tax exclusions typically reduces government tax revenue, which could slightly increase the deficit. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Decreases federal revenue through higher tax exclusions.
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/1/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
- Darline Graham
Republican · South Carolina
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana