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US HB7865

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Cuellar

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • One-time direct rebate payments to taxpayers totaling $231,350,000,000, funded by revenue from tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act without congressional authorization

  • Taxpayers with adjusted gross income exceeding $400,000 are ineligible for payments; savings from excluding high earners fund a $125 per-child bonus for families with qualified children

  • Payment amounts vary by filing status: single and married filing separately receive 100% of the base amount; head of household receives 150%; married filing jointly and qualifying surviving spouse receive 200%

  • Payments distributed automatically by the IRS via direct deposit, paper check, or prepaid debit card, with a simplified filing procedure for non-filers

  • Secretary of the Treasury must report to Congress within 90 days of enactment and every 60 days thereafter on payment distribution progress and remaining funds

Legislative Description

American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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