RepublicanBill · H.Res. 1156· House(119-HRES-1156)

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Rep. Kelly
Age: 78 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
4/9/2026
Last activity
4/16/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by
Mike Kelly
Cosponsors
Republican - 25Democrat - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the House

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for tax policies that allow working families to keep more of their hard-earned money. It recognizes the relief provided by the "Working Families Tax Cuts" signed into law on July 4, 2025. The text details various provisions such as tax relief for tipped workers and those earning overtime pay. It also highlights new deductions for auto loan interest and senior citizens. Additionally, the bill mentions expanded credits for adoption, children, and education.

Yes· 3 of 16

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8

    The bill provides significant tax relief through expanded child tax credits and zero federal tax liability for many low-income families.

  • Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+8

    The bill expands the standard deduction and child tax credits to provide significant tax relief to the majority of earners.

  • Would children be better off under this?+7

    The bill expands the child tax credit and creates tax-advantaged investment accounts for children.

The opposite

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?-2

    The bill shifts a higher percentage of the tax burden toward the top 1 percent of earners.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 219–207

    A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    04/16/2026 · Roll call 121 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”