H.J.Res.018

Joint Resolution Urging Congress to Eliminate Marriage Penalties

Final Passage·3/7/26

Urges Congress to eliminate marriage penalties in federal tax policies and assistance programs.

This resolution highlights the benefits of stable and healthy marriages for economic mobility and child rearing. It discusses how federal tax policies and assistance programs create financial disincentives for couples to marry, known as marriage penalties. The resolution urges Congress to pass legislation eliminating all marriage penalties in federal tax policies and assistance programs, which would also affect state-administered programs aligned with federal law, including Utah's.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 24–3 · Mar 7
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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3 Nay

DDD

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

7:30 AM

Senate Revenue and Taxation Hearing

Feb 24

8:00 AM

House Revenue and Taxation Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

House/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Clerk of the House

Mar 12

House/ to Lieutenant Governor in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 7

House

Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Clerk of the House