H. Res. 1383 is a commemorative House resolution honoring the one-year anniversary of Public Law 119-21, described in the text as the “Working Families Tax Cuts.” It does not change tax law; instead, it states the House’s support for the tax package and highlights its claimed effects, including tax relief for over 140 million Americans, a higher child tax credit of $2,200 per child, and expanded deductions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest. The resolution was introduced in the House on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
What This Bill Does
- Commemorates the one-year anniversary of Public Law 119-21, the “Working Families Tax Cuts.”
- Expresses House support for tax policies benefiting families, farmers, seniors, small businesses, and workers.
- Highlights a $2,200-per-child maximum child tax credit and deductions for tips, overtime, and senior income.
- Notes the Rural Health Transformation Program’s $50 billion investment in rural health care.
- References border-security funding, regular oil and gas lease sales, and defense modernization as part of the enacted law.
Who This Bill Affects
For a typical American, this resolution does not directly change taxes, benefits, or eligibility for any program. Its practical effect is political: it publicly endorses the already-enacted tax law that the text says raised the child tax credit to $2,200 per child, expanded deductions for tips and overtime, and preserved telehealth access before deductibles for some high-deductible plan enrollees.
See how this bill affects you — sign in for a personalized analysisWho Supports & Opposes This
- Families and working taxpayers Supporters would say the resolution celebrates tax relief that the text says reached over 140 million Americans and provided larger refunds, a bigger standard deduction, and targeted deductions for tips and overtime. They would argue it acknowledges real household budget relief and rewards work.
- Small-business owners and entrepreneurs The resolution praises permanent small-business deductions, full expensing for equipment and manufacturing facilities, and incentives for research and development. Supporters would argue these provisions make investment decisions more predictable and encourage expansion, hiring, and domestic production.
- Seniors and rural communities Supporters would point to the stated $7,500 average senior deduction and the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. They would argue the law helps fixed-income older adults and strengthens access to care in underserved areas.
- Tax policy critics and deficit hawks Opponents may argue that the resolution celebrates a costly tax package while citing only its benefits, not its long-term fiscal trade-offs. They could contend that large permanent tax cuts and new spending commitments should be weighed against revenue loss and federal debt concerns.
- Health care and consumer advocates concerned about equity Critics may object that the resolution frames several tax changes as universal gains while some benefits are targeted to specific filers or plan types. They could argue the law’s advantages are unevenly distributed and may not help lower-income households equally.
- Immigration and civil liberties advocates Because the resolution also praises border-barrier construction, expanded enforcement staffing, and surveillance technology, some opponents may argue it embraces a punitive enforcement approach. They could say those measures prioritize security infrastructure over humanitarian or due-process concerns.
Key Implications
-
““provides a tax cut for over 140,000,000 Americans or 97 percent of tax filers””
The resolution ties the underlying law to very broad tax relief, signaling that the House majority wants it understood as a near-universal tax cut rather than a niche provision.
-
““no tax on tips””
This refers to a deduction for tipped workers that the resolution says averaged over $7,000 for more than 7.5 million workers. In practice, it is meant to reduce taxable income for service workers whose pay depends heavily on tips.
-
““no tax on overtime””
The text says this benefited 29 million workers with an average deduction over $3,100. The implication is that extra hours worked may be taxed less, changing the after-tax value of overtime pay.
-
““expanded health savings account eligibility””
The resolution says over 9 million Americans on Bronze and Catastrophic plans are protected from medical debt and can save tax-free on care. That means more people can use tax-advantaged health accounts alongside lower-premium plans.
-
““Rural Health Transformation Program… delivering $50,000,000,000””
This is a large federal investment aimed at rural access to care. For communities with limited hospitals or clinics, the implication is potential funding for system upgrades, staffing, or service delivery changes.
Outlook
As a simple House resolution, H. Res. 1383 is not a law and does not require Senate action or the President’s signature. Given that it was introduced with no cosponsors and was just referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on the day of introduction, it is most likely to remain a messaging resolution unless the majority chooses to bring it up for consideration. If it does receive floor action, resolutions of this kind are often agreed to because they are symbolic and nonbinding.
Official Source & Bill Facts
BillBoard checks this page against public Congress.gov metadata, then adds plain-English analysis where available.
- Bill
- HRES 1383
- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Official title
- Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts.
- Policy area
- Economy & Finance
- Latest action
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (June 24, 2026)
- Last updated
- June 25, 2026
Latest Status
June 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Related Bills
Take Action
Get more from BillBoard
Free tools to understand, respond to, and track this bill.
Ask AI about this billData sourced from api.congress.gov.