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HJR 18·UT·house

Joint Resolution Urging Congress to Eliminate Marriage Penalties

Sent to ExecutiveFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Melissa Ballard (R)
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House/ to Lieutenant Governor

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The joint resolution asks Congress to repeal all marriage penalties embedded in federal tax laws and assistance programs so that married families are not financially penalized compared to single individuals. It targets married couples, single parents and low‑income families across the United States, arguing that removing these penalties would improve economic mobility and child well‑being.

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