Bills · HR 6741
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6741Taxation
Payer State Transparency Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 16· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would shine a light on a long-standing debate: whether individual states contribute more in federal taxes than they receive back in federal spending, or vice-versa. Currently, this information isn't consistently calculated or publicly presented in a standardized way. If this bill becomes law, voters would gain clear, annual data showing how their state fits into the national financial picture. This transparency could inform discussions about federal tax policies, the distribution of federal funds, and the overall fairness of the federal system, giving citizens and their representatives more specific information to advocate for their state's interests.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Commerce to calculate the federal tax burden for each state annually.
This provision clarifies how individual and business tax contributions are attributed to specific states.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to calculate the total federal spending (outlays) received by each state annually.
This provision clarifies how federal spending, including contract awards, is attributed to specific states.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a joint annual report to Congress from the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, detailing these calculations.
This ensures that policymakers receive a comprehensive overview of each state's federal financial standing.
PROVISION 04
Requires the annual report to be published on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
This ensures that the data is available for public scrutiny, analysis, and informed civic discourse.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
18
BILLS LED
38
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 16
Introduced in House
DEC 16
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6741
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 16, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025
House BillHR 6741Taxation
Payer State Transparency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
