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H.J.Res. 158119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.
Introduced:
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A non-binding House resolution encourages states to create sales tax holidays for veterans around Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
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HJRES 158 is a "sense of Congress" resolution encouraging states to establish three-day sales tax exemption weekends for veterans and military members around Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. It carries no legal force, creates no new law, and does not require any state to participate. The concept mirrors existing state sales tax holidays, such as those held for back-to-school shopping.
The roughly 18 million veterans living in the U.S., along with active-duty service members, reservists, and National Guard members, would be the eligible group if a state chose to act. Everyday shoppers who are not veterans or military members would not receive the tax break.
States that choose to participate would see a reduction in sales tax revenue during those holiday weekends. No federal funds are involved, and the resolution places no obligation on any state government.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.