Bills/H.R. 2909

You Earned It, You Keep It Act

You Earned It, You Keep It Act

In CommitteeEconomyHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 2909: You Earned It, You Keep It Act **What the Bill Would Do** This bill, sponsored by Representative Angie Craig (D-Minnesota), aims to allow workers to keep more of their earnings by modifying how income is taxed or handled. While the bill's specific details aren't fully detailed in the available information, the title suggests it focuses on letting employees retain a larger portion of their paychecks or wages. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would primarily affect American workers and employees across the country. As of now, HR 2909 remains "in committee," meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

This status indicates the bill is still being reviewed and discussed by the relevant congressional committee before any further action can be taken. **Note:** The source material provided contains limited details about specific provisions. For more comprehensive information about the exact tax or wage-related changes this bill proposes, you may want to consult official congressional resources like Congress.gov, which maintains full bill texts and detailed summaries.

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Latest Action

April 14, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

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Key Dates

Introduced
April 14, 2025
Last Updated
April 14, 2025
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