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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Mike Thompson

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 97.3% (551 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000460

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (45)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-18

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-12-18

Previously

Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18
Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18
Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18

Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to make various goods and services more affordable for Americans, likely through tax changes or credits, though the specific provisions aren't yet detailed in the referral. It has been sent to multiple congressional committees that handle taxes, education, workforce issues, and energy matters, suggesting it may address affordability across several areas like healthcare, education, or utilities. The exact details of what tax breaks or assistance the bill would provide will be determined as the committees review it.

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Subjects

Taxation

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