Bill · H.R. 4157· House(119-HR-4157)

Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act

Age: 58 years

Vermont

Introduced: 6/26/2025
Last activity: 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Becca Balint
Cosponsors: - 85 - 0

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act" seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill aims to clarify that all provisions of the code apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples. It achieves this by replacing gendered or specific terms like "husband and wife" with more inclusive language such as "married couple" or "spouses." These changes are applied across various sections of the tax code, including rules for joint returns, community income, and gifts. The legislation also updates language regarding spouses to be more neutral.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
This bill directly addresses legal and tax equality for same-sex married couples, a major pillar of LGBTQ+ rights.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+8
The bill explicitly ensures that same-sex married couples receive the same tax benefits and legal recognition as other married couples.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+4
The bill's updates to marital terminology ensure same-sex spouses are treated equitably under various tax-related social benefits.