Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9244: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2026

Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC)Referred

H.R. 9244 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

This bill would fundamentally redefine state tax nexus nationwide, significantly restricting the authority of states to tax interstate commerce and affecting state revenue structures.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Reduces compliance costs for interstate businesses
  • Provides clearer, uniform nexus standards for multi-state entities

Risks

  • Potentially erodes state tax bases and revenue stability
  • Shifts tax burden dynamics, potentially harming state-specific budget initiatives

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

Significant conflict with state sovereignty over local tax policy

Limitation

Economic impact depends on specific state tax code interactions

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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