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.
This joint resolution encourages U.S. states to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" to benefit veterans, active duty military personnel, Reservists, and National Guard members. It proposes that states voluntarily implement three-day sales tax holidays coinciding with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. During these periods, eligible individuals and their families would receive temporary relief from state sales taxes on consumer purchases, offering a practical way for communities to recognize their service.
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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Mike Collins
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Clay Fuller
RRepublican
Co
Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
Co
Jake Ellzey
RRepublican
Co
John J. McGuire III
RRepublican
Co
Morgan Luttrell
RRepublican
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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Wesley Hunt
RRepublican
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