AI Tax and Work Protection Act (H.R. 10044, United States)
In brief
A House bill introduced on 6 August 2026 that would impose an excise tax on large AI companies, measured on the value of the tokens their models process or on revenue from AI services, whichever yields more, with a rate that rises automatically as unemployment climbs, and would create a Work Protection Administration in the Department of Labor to fund jobs in housing, infrastructure and care. Recorded from secondary reporting.
- Type
- AI tax
- Status
- Introduced
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Bill number
- H.R. 10044 (119th Congress)
- Sponsors
- Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC)
- Introduced
- 6 August 2026
- Review status
- pending review
How it works
Excise tax on major AI companies, assessed on token value or AI-service revenue (whichever is higher), with an automatic rate escalator tied to the unemployment rate.
How it is funded
Revenue directed to a Work Protection Administration within the Department of Labor to create jobs.
What triggers it
The rate rises when unemployment climbs; thresholds follow the bill text, which a reviewer must read.
Who receives what
Publicly funded jobs in housing construction, infrastructure, child care and elder care.
Sources
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H.R. 10044, AI Tax and Work Protection Act
Congress.gov · 2026-08-06 · Tier 1 source
Official source · Congress.gov
Frequently asked questions
- What is the status of AI Tax and Work Protection Act (H.R. 10044, United States)?
- Introduced
- How would it work?
- Excise tax on major AI companies, assessed on token value or AI-service revenue (whichever is higher), with an automatic rate escalator tied to the unemployment rate.
- How is it funded?
- Revenue directed to a Work Protection Administration within the Department of Labor to create jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the status of AI Tax and Work Protection Act (H.R. 10044, United States)?
- Introduced
- How would it work?
- Excise tax on major AI companies, assessed on token value or AI-service revenue (whichever is higher), with an automatic rate escalator tied to the unemployment rate.
- How is it funded?
- Revenue directed to a Work Protection Administration within the Department of Labor to create jobs.