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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5669· House(119-HR-5669)

PAW Act of 2025

Rep. Van Drew
Age: 73 years
New Jersey
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Jefferson Van Drew
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Protect American Widows Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to expand the definition of the surviving spouse filing status. Specifically, the change would allow individuals whose spouses have died within the last five taxable years to use this status. Currently, the code refers to a two-year period. This change would take effect for returns filed for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5

    The bill allows middle-income households to access the more advantageous surviving spouse filing status for a longer period of time.

  • Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+5

    The bill expands the surviving spouse filing status from two years to five years, providing tax relief to many middle-income widows and widowers.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4

    The extension of the surviving spouse filing status provides prolonged tax benefits for older individuals whose spouses have passed away.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.