Bill · S.J.Res. 102· Senate(119-SJRES-102)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to disapprove of an action taken by the District of Columbia Council. The action in question is the approval of the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. This specific D.C. Act was enacted on December 20, 2025. It was subsequently transmitted to Congress on December 30, 2025.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The resolution asserts congressional authority over local D.C. legislation, which is a component of the debate over local vs. federal control.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+1
By disapproving a tax revision act, the resolution may prevent tax increases or changes to the tax code affecting high earners in D.C.
The opposite
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?-1
The resolution seeks to block a D.C. tax act which likely involves changes to income and franchise tax structures for high earners.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-1
The disapproval of local D.C. tax legislation limits the ability of urban residents to control their own local revenue and tax policies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people mentioned within the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people mentioned within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Wealthy Taxes-1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents-1
- 2/4/2026
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/29/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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