Bills · HR 6236
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6236Taxation
BOOST Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a major change to how the federal government supports its adult citizens, aiming to directly increase their financial stability and take-home pay. If this bill becomes law, millions of working-age adults would receive a consistent, unconditional monthly payment, which could significantly impact household budgets, alleviate financial stress, and potentially reduce poverty. It would provide a new layer of economic security, especially for those struggling with the rising cost of living or unexpected expenses.
If the bill does not become law, the existing systems of targeted assistance programs would remain in place, without a universal monthly payment for most adults. Voters should care because it represents a substantial shift in economic policy, potentially providing a new basic income floor for many, but also introducing a new tax on a broad segment of taxpayers. It raises questions about the government's role in direct income support and how such programs are funded and administered.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Universal Adult Assistance Program within the Social Security Administration.
Creates a new federal program designed to provide direct financial support to a broad range of adults.
PROVISION 02
Provides a monthly payment of $250 to qualifying adults between 19 and 67 years old who apply.
Offers a regular, unconditional income supplement intended to increase financial stability for eligible individuals.
PROVISION 03
Ensures that both the monthly payment amount and the income thresholds for the new tax will be adjusted annually for inflation.
Maintains the purchasing power of the payments and the real burden of the tax over time, preventing erosion due to rising costs.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the monthly payments are not considered taxable income and do not affect eligibility for other federal or federally-funded assistance programs.
Prevents the payments from reducing other benefits or increasing tax burdens, maximizing their impact on recipients' financial well-being.
PROVISION 05
Imposes a new, additional 2.5% tax on adjusted gross income (AGI) that exceeds $30,000 for individuals and $60,000 for joint filers.
Establishes a funding mechanism for the universal payments, primarily affecting middle to higher-income taxpayers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
48
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 10 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6236
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6236Taxation
BOOST Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
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