Keep Seniors Fed Act

House Bill

H.R. 4967

119th Congress

Keep Seniors Fed Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa C. McClain

Representative

Republican

MI-9

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill would allow employees to deduct certain work-related expenses, like the cost of tools, protective equipment, and other necessary items, from their taxable income. This could help workers keep more of their paycheck to cover the costs of doing their jobs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow employees to deduct certain work-related expenses, like the cost of tools, protective equipment, and other necessary items, from their taxable income. This could help workers keep more of their paycheck to cover the costs of doing their jobs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for expenses incurred by an employee if such expenses are for construction tools, personal protective clothing and gear, and other expenses necessary for the employee to be able to work. This allowance is an exception to the general rule that employee expenses are not deductible business expenses.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows employees to deduct work-related expenses like tools, protective gear, and other necessary items from their taxable income.
This is an exception to the normal rule that employee expenses are not deductible business expenses.
The goal is to help workers keep more of their paycheck to cover the costs of doing their jobs.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit workers who have significant job-related expenses, such as construction workers, mechanics, and other tradespeople. By allowing them to deduct these costs from their taxes, they would be able to keep more of their earnings, which could improve their financial situation and quality of life.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4967, 119th Congress (2025). "Keep Seniors Fed Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4967