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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 10039· 119th Congress

SMART Savings Act of 2026

Sponsor
Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
Last Action
Aug 3, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill title suggests tax incentives or savings mechanisms, but official details not yet published.
  • Likely targets retirement savings, health savings accounts, or other tax-advantaged accounts based on 'SMART' acronym.
  • Specific provisions, dollar amounts, and eligibility rules unknown until congressional research summary is released.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Savers and middle-income households could benefit from expanded tax breaks, depending on final language.
  • Federal revenue impact depends entirely on which savings vehicles get expanded and how much they're used.
  • Treasury Department will model costs once bill text is fully analyzed.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced August 3, 2026, and referred to House Ways and Means Committee—earliest stage of legislative process.
  • Committee will examine bill, request cost analysis, and may hold hearings before deciding whether to advance it.
  • Monitor Congress.gov or committee website for markup schedule and amendments—public can submit testimony to Ways and Means.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 3, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Aug 3, 2026Introduced in House
  • Aug 3, 2026Introduced in House