Bill · H.R. 6985· House(119-HR-6985)
Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy (FULL HOUSE) Act
- Introduced
- 1/8/2026
- Last activity
- 1/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Max Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy (FULL HOUSE) Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its main purpose is to reinstate the rules for wagering losses. Under this change, losses from wagering transactions will only be allowed to the extent of the gains from those transactions. This new rule applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?+2
The bill limits the ability to use wagering losses to offset other types of income, which may increase the effective tax burden on high earners with large gambling losses.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
By limiting deductions for wagering losses, the bill prevents the reduction of taxable income through these losses, thereby protecting federal revenue.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Limiting the deduction of losses can disproportionately impact lower-income individuals who rely on such deductions to manage their taxable income.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?-2
The restriction on deducting wagering losses may increase the tax liability for middle-income individuals with significant gambling losses.
Would high-income households be better off under this?-2
High-income earners may face a higher tax burden if they can no longer use wagering losses to offset other significant income sources.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 allows losses from wagering transactions, including deductions incurred in carrying on any wagering transaction, to the extent of the gains from such transactions. This provides a clear rule for taxpayers reporting wagering losses against their winnings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Middle Class Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Wealthy Taxes+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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