The Constituency

H.Res. 1156 · Taxation

Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What does this mean?

This is a resolution, meaning it's a formal statement of opinion by Congress rather than a law that changes anything on its own — it doesn't create new taxes, cut existing ones, or send money to anyone. It simply puts Congress on record as favoring tax policies aimed at helping working families and praising tax cuts that were already passed earlier in 2025 through a separate budget bill. Because resolutions like this don't carry legal force, nothing changes for taxpayers as a direct result of it; it's more of a public statement of position than an action with real-world effects.

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Bill Lifecycle

Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.

Referred to Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Passed House

Apr 16, 2026

Full action history (13)

Apr 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Apr 9, 2026Submitted in House

Apr 15, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1156, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Apr 15, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.

Apr 15, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1156.

Apr 15, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.