Bill · S. 2178· Senate(119-S-2178)

Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 6/26/2025
Last activity: 6/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 41 - 1

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill seeks to ensure that all tax provisions apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples. This is achieved by replacing gendered or specific terms like "husband and wife" with more inclusive language such as "married couple" or "spouses." The legislation updates numerous sections of the tax code to reflect these changes. Ultimately, the bill focuses on clarifying the treatment of married individuals for various tax purposes.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically addresses and codifies tax equality for same-sex married couples.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+8
The bill ensures same-sex married couples receive the same tax treatment as other married couples, promoting equality.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+4
The bill uses gender-neutral language to ensure tax equality regardless of sex.