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H.J.Res. 158·119th Congress·Introduced Apr 21, 2026

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.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
Committees
Judiciary Committee (primary)
Last action
Apr 21, 2026

Bottom line

Congress encourages States to implement voluntary sales tax holidays for veterans and military families on specific national holidays to recognize their service and provide financial relief.

What it actually does

This joint resolution expresses the sense of Congress that States should establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" coinciding with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. These weekends would offer temporary sales tax relief to veterans, active duty military, Reserves, and National Guard members. The resolution emphasizes that State participation would be entirely voluntary, preserving state authority over tax policy.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the sense of Congress...

Encouraging States to Establish Veterans Tax Relief Weekends

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This provision states that it is the official opinion of Congress to encourage States to create "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends." These weekends would function as sales tax holidays, taking place on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. The goal is to provide financial relief to veterans, active duty military personnel, Reservists, and National Guard members, while also recognizing their service and sacrifice. The resolution explicitly notes that State participation in these tax holidays would be voluntary, respecting State control over their tax policies.

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