Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.

This joint resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. For it to advance, the committee would need to consider and approve it. Then, it would need to pass a vote in the House, and subsequently the Senate, before it could be sent to the President.

If your state chooses to adopt this encouragement, veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, and National Guard members could see temporary relief from state sales taxes during specific holiday weekends. This would be a voluntary action by states, allowing them to decide the details and duration of such tax holidays, similar to how some already offer tax-free weekends for school supplies or disaster preparedness.

Those in favor emphasize that these tax holidays would provide tangible financial benefits to military families while also creating annual moments for communities to honor their service and sacrifices. The resolution highlights that state participation would be voluntary, ensuring states maintain authority over their tax policies, and that such holidays would not require new federal spending. It also notes that supporting veterans is a bipartisan priority.