Contact Congress about H.R. 8637: Release Your Taxes Act of 2026
Members of Congress and congressional candidates would have to make their federal tax filings public. A public website would show the filings and list people who do not turn them in on time.
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Release Your Taxes Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 8637: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects members of Congress and people running for the House or Senate. They would have to share tax filings that are usually private. Voters, journalists, and watchdog groups would get one public place to review those records. Congressional offices would also have to collect, post, and track the filings and noncompliance list.
Why this matters: This bill would make private tax information from lawmakers and candidates public, giving voters more detail about income, tax behavior, and possible conflicts of interest. It could make Congress more transparent. It could also raise privacy concerns and may affect who decides to run for office. The bill does not say how voters, candidates, or the public would respond once the records are online.
Key provisions in H.R. 8637
- All members of Congress and congressional candidates would have to submit federal income tax filings. This includes Form 1040, Schedule A, later equivalent forms, and any tax extension requests.
- The rule can apply based on when someone held office or ran for office. It covers anyone who was a member or candidate during the tax year or during the calendar year when they filed the return.
- Most people covered by the bill would have two business days to send in their filing after filing it with the Internal Revenue Service. If they become a member or candidate later that same year, they have 30 days to submit the earlier filing.
- People who do not have to file a federal income tax return still have to submit a statement. The statement must explain that they are not required to file and must arrive by the normal due date.
- The Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate must create and maintain the tax filing database. These are the top administrative officers for the House and Senate.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 8637
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 8637
- What is H.R. 8637?
- Members of Congress and congressional candidates would have to make their federal tax filings public. A public website would show the filings and list people who do not turn them in on time.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 8637?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 8637?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 8637 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
