119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8342
This bill would exclude compensation paid to poll workers from federal income taxes. Under current law, poll workers must report their earnings as taxable income, but this legislation would allow them to keep their poll worker pay tax-free while still having those wages count toward Social Security and Medicare taxes. The bill applies to temporary poll work performed in any election for public office and would take effect for compensation received after December 31, 2025. The legislation was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee but does not specify any direct federal funding or appropriations. The change aims to make poll worker positions more financially attractive and could help address challenges in recruiting and retaining election workers.