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H.R. 8921 · 119th Congress

Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026

IntroducedTaxation
IntroducedMay 20, 2026
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How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 8921 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (May 20, 2026).

26 U.S.C. 5811

What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 26 U.S.C. 5811(a)(1)changedby H.R. 8921 Sec. 2(a)

    The bill says: Section 5811(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking "$200" and inserting "$0".

    Bill text · Current law (26 U.S.C. 5811)

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What it does

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-05-20Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  2. 2026-05-20Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. 2026-05-20Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3664)Library of Congress
  4. 2026-05-20Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Sheri Biggs R-SC-3
  • Eric Burlison R-MO-7
  • Ben Cline R-VA-6
  • Michael Cloud R-TX-27
  • Elijah Crane R-AZ-2
  • Warren Davidson R-OH-8
  • Scott DesJarlais R-TN-4
  • Andy Harris R-MD-1
  • Thomas Massie R-KY-4
  • Barry Moore R-AL-1
  • Adrian Smith R-NE-3
  • David J. Taylor R-OH-2
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Rudy Yakym III R-IN-2