H.R. 6979 — PLAY Act of 2026

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for youth sports, to establish a grant program for recreational youth sports, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

PLAY Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Promoting Lifelong Activity for Youth Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 6979·House·Bill·Taxation

Rep. Josh Gottheimer(Democratic-New Jersey-5)·

Jan 8, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 8, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 8, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 8, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Bill text

Jan 8, 2026As introduced in the House