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House bill · H.R. 9978 (119th Congress)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 30, 2026

Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis (U.S. Representative, FL-12, Republican)

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Summary

Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026 This bill establishes a new deduction of up to $10,000 claimed against gross income (above-the-line tax deduction) for annual policy premiums paid or incurred for homeowners insurance on an individual's principal residence.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jul 30, 2026

    Introduced

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  3. Jul 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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