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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 10044· 119th Congress

Tax and workforce rules for AI companies

AI Tax and Work Protection Act

Sponsor
Greg Casar (D-TX)
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill targets taxation of AI companies, though specific tax rates and mechanisms aren't yet public.
  • Includes workforce protections tied to AI adoption, likely addressing job displacement concerns.
  • Referred to two committees (Ways and Means for taxes, Education and Workforce for labor rules).
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Tech companies using AI face potential new tax obligations; details determine actual cost impact.
  • Workers in sectors using AI gain potential protections, though scope depends on final language.
  • The dual-committee referral signals this bill attempts to balance corporate taxation with labor safeguards.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced August 2026 with only 2 cosponsors; now in committee review with no timeline set.
  • Both committees must review their jurisdictional pieces before any floor vote occurs.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your representative to voice support or concerns.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 6, 2026Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • Aug 6, 2026Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • Aug 6, 2026Introduced in House
  • Aug 6, 2026Introduced in House