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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9262· 119th Congress

Bill Limits Federal Control Over Local Taxes

Local Control Protection Act

Sponsor
Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)
Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Protects state and local governments' authority to set their own tax policies without federal interference.
  • Likely restricts federal mandates that require localities to adopt or enforce specific taxation rules.
  • Detailed provisions unknown — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • State and local officials gain flexibility to tax as they see fit; could affect property, sales, or income taxes in your area.
  • Federal government loses leverage to impose nationwide tax standards through spending conditions or regulations.
  • Homeowners and businesses may face different tax treatment depending on where they live.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced June 11, 2026 with zero cosponsors. Referred to Ways and Means and Judiciary committees — no vote scheduled yet.
  • Committees will determine how long to study it. No momentum signals so far.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to ask their position.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 11, 2026Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jun 11, 2026Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jun 11, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 11, 2026Introduced in House