Large corporations could owe more federal tax if top pay is more than 50 times typical worker pay. The bigger the gap, the bigger the tax increase, up to 5 extra percentage points.
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Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 5298: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects large corporations with very high top-to-worker pay gaps. Public companies would use pay-ratio reporting they already provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency that oversees public company disclosures. Large private companies would face new reporting if they meet the $100 million receipts test. Corporate boards, executives, investors, workers, labor groups, and tax officials could all feel the effects in different ways.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would attach a tax cost to very large gaps between top pay and typical worker pay. Companies over the 50-to-1 line could face lower after-tax profits unless they change pay practices. The bill may affect executive pay, worker pay, staffing choices, or prices, but the exact effects would depend on how companies respond. It also gives tax officials new work because they must define reporting rules and stop avoidance.
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Officially: Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025
Large corporations could owe more federal tax if top pay is more than 50 times typical worker pay. The bigger the gap, the bigger the tax increase, up to 5 extra percentage points.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (9/11/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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