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This page collects the rough drafts of the legislation behind this campaign. These are working drafts, not finished law. They are not perfect, they are not written in stone and they will evolve as the ideas are tested and refined. They are posted here in plain text so the voters of Washington's 1st District can see exactly what I am proposing, in my own words, before anyone has to ask.

Draft legislation on this page: Real Tax Reform and Simplification Act of 2027 · Homeless Recovery and Rehabilitation Act of 2027 · State Mental Health Restoration and Oversight Act · Child Marriage Elimination Act of 2027

Real Tax Reform and Simplification Act of 2027

120th Congress, 1st Session. H. R. ____

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate federal income tax liability and filing requirements for individual taxpayers with annual earned income of $61,000 or less, and for other purposes. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Kincaid introduced the following bill, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Real Tax Reform and Simplification Act of 2027."

Section 2. Income Tax Exemption for Individuals Earning $61,000 or Less

(a) In General. Section 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

"(j) Exemption for Low-Income Earners.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in the case of an individual whose adjusted gross income from wage or salary income does not exceed $61,000 during the taxable year, (A) no tax shall be imposed under this section, and (B) such individual shall not be required to file a return under section 6012 unless otherwise required to claim a refundable credit.

(2) This subsection shall apply regardless of filing status or number of dependents."

Section 3. Automatic Filing Exemption Mechanism

(a) Automatic Exemption via Reporting Entities. The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish regulations requiring that all W-2 and 1099 income reporting entities submit income data in a manner that enables the IRS to automatically identify and exclude qualifying individuals from filing requirements under section 6012 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(b) Voluntary Return Filing. Nothing in this Act shall prevent an eligible taxpayer from voluntarily filing a tax return for the purposes of claiming a refund or any refundable tax credit.

Section 4. Self-Employment Tax Treatment

(a) Individuals with income reported solely via Form 1099 who earn $61,000 or less in a taxable year shall remain subject to the self-employment tax under section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(b) Such individuals shall not be required to file a federal income tax return unless electing to deduct eligible business expenses or claim refundable credits.

Section 5. Fiscal Offset

To offset any reduction in federal revenue resulting from the provisions of this Act, the following changes shall be enacted:

(1) The top marginal individual income tax rate shall revert to the rate in effect prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

(2) The preferential tax rate for capital gains income on earnings over $1,000,000 shall be eliminated.

Section 6. Effective Date

This Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027.

The following two bills work together. The federal Homeless Recovery and Rehabilitation Act sets national standards and funding. The companion State Mental Health Restoration and Oversight Act updates the civil commitment laws that states, including Washington, would need to change for the federal framework to function.

Homeless Recovery and Rehabilitation Act of 2027

120th Congress, 1st Session. H. R. ____

A bill to classify federal homelessness assistance by primary cause, establish standards for long-term treatment and mental health facilities, and require transparency and performance-based funding for programs receiving federal funds. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Kincaid introduced the following bill.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Homeless Recovery and Rehabilitation Act of 2027."

Section 2. Findings and Purpose

(a) Congressional Findings. Congress finds that:

(1) Federal, state, and local homelessness programs have failed to produce measurable reductions in homelessness despite unprecedented funding.

(2) The current housing-first model does not adequately address addiction and severe mental illness, which together account for a majority of chronic homelessness.

(3) Reestablishing secure, medically supervised treatment and mental health facilities operating under modern oversight can restore lives and reduce community harm.

(4) Compassion and accountability are not mutually exclusive. Both are essential to achieving lasting recovery.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to:

(1) Classify homelessness by primary cause: addiction, mental illness, or economic hardship.

(2) Create a national framework for treatment-based recovery programs.

(3) Establish standards for long-term mental health and rehabilitation facilities.

(4) Require transparency, inspection, and performance-based funding for all homelessness programs receiving federal funds.

Section 3. Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

"Rehabilitation Campus" means a secure, long-term residential facility designed to treat substance addiction for a period of 9 to 12 months or longer.

"Mental Health Care Facility" means a licensed, long-term treatment facility for individuals with severe or chronic mental illness who cannot safely live independently.

"Economic Assistance Program" means a short-term housing or rental assistance program designed to restore financial stability and workforce participation.

"Qualified Oversight Entity" means an organization approved by HUD and HHS that includes representatives from media, religious, and community organizations.

Section 4. Separation by Cause

(a) Classification Requirement. All federal homelessness programs shall categorize participants by primary cause at intake (addiction, mental illness, or economic hardship) for appropriate placement.

(b) Facility Placement. Individuals with addiction shall be referred to secure rehabilitation campuses. Individuals with severe mental illness shall be referred to long-term mental health care facilities. Individuals experiencing economic hardship shall be referred to short-term housing and workforce programs.

Section 5. Rehabilitation and Mental Health Facility Standards

(a) Creation of Facilities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall work with state and local governments to:

(1) Reopen or construct modern, humane, federally licensed rehabilitation and mental health facilities.

(2) Ensure security, transparency, and public oversight through mandatory quarterly inspections.

(3) Require that facilities be located in industrial or low-impact zones, not within 1,000 feet of residential neighborhoods or schools.

(b) Oversight. Each facility shall be inspected at least once every 90 days by a Qualified Oversight Entity, and shall publish the results of inspections and outcomes, including overdose rates, employment placement, and relapse rates, on a public dashboard.

Section 6. Funding and Performance Accountability

(a) Funding Sources. A portion of existing HUD Continuum of Care and HHS block grant funds shall be reallocated to support qualified facilities and programs.

(b) Performance-Based Funding. Federal funding shall be contingent upon measurable outcomes, including a reduction in relapse or overdose rates, an increase in successful program completions and employment placements, and a reduction in repeat homelessness.

(c) Matching Grants. States that construct or operate compliant facilities shall be eligible for a 75 percent federal cost match for facility construction and operation.

Section 7. National Homeless Oversight Board

(a) Establishment. There is established the National Homeless Oversight Board within HUD.

(b) Membership. The Board shall include representatives from HUD, HHS, and DOJ; at least three members from public charities, religious organizations, or nonprofit treatment providers; and two members representing law enforcement and emergency services.

(c) Duties. The Board shall monitor compliance with facility standards, maintain the national performance dashboard, and recommend funding adjustments based on verified results.

Section 8. Prohibitions

No federal funds shall be used to support facilities or programs that allow ongoing illegal drug use without mandatory treatment, fail to meet quarterly inspection or reporting requirements, or fail to provide secure access control, medical supervision, and on-site counseling.

Section 9. Authorization of Appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this Act, with initial funding not to exceed $5 billion annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Section 10. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect 180 days after enactment.

State Mental Health Restoration and Oversight Act

Model state legislation. Because states control civil commitment law, each state, including Washington, would need to adopt a measure like this for the federal framework above to function.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "State Mental Health Restoration and Oversight Act."

Section 2. Legislative Findings

The Legislature finds that:

(1) The closure of state-operated long-term mental health hospitals has left thousands of severely mentally ill individuals without adequate care or supervision.

(2) Many individuals with chronic, untreated mental illness now live in unsafe conditions on the streets or in jails, creating harm to themselves and the public.

(3) Advances in medical treatment, facility design, and public oversight make it possible to provide humane, transparent, and accountable long-term care.

(4) It is the policy of this State to reestablish secure, medically supervised facilities for those whose conditions make independent living unsafe or impossible.

Section 3. Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

"Severe Mental Illness" means a chronic or acute psychiatric condition that substantially impairs a person's ability to provide for their own basic needs or results in repeated endangerment to self or others.

"Long-Term Mental Health Facility" means a licensed and accredited inpatient facility providing continuous care, treatment, and supervision for individuals with severe mental illness.

"Involuntary Commitment" means a judicial order for placement in a long-term facility after due process and medical evaluation.

"Qualified Oversight Entity" means a nonprofit or governmental body authorized by the State Department of Health to conduct inspections and report publicly.

Section 4. Authorization of Long-Term Facilities

(a) The State Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Social and Health Services, is authorized to reopen, construct, or license long-term mental health care facilities; contract with qualified nonprofit or private operators that meet all licensing and oversight requirements; and locate such facilities in industrial, medical, or low-density zones to minimize community impact.

(b) Each facility must provide 24-hour medical and psychiatric care; secure access control and on-site supervision; rehabilitation, occupational, and therapeutic services; and periodic evaluation for patient progress and potential discharge.

Section 5. Involuntary Commitment and Due Process

(a) A person may be ordered into long-term treatment only if two licensed psychiatrists or psychologists certify that the person suffers from severe mental illness and cannot safely live independently or poses a recurring danger to self or others, and a superior court judge finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that long-term treatment is necessary.

(b) Commitment orders shall be reviewed every 6 months for medical reassessment and every 12 months for judicial review of continued placement.

(c) Patients shall have the right to legal representation, medical review, and family visitation.

Section 6. Oversight and Transparency

(1) Every facility shall be inspected at least once every 90 days by a Qualified Oversight Entity.

(2) Inspection reports shall be publicly available online within 30 days.

(3) Oversight entities may include representatives from health departments, licensed nonprofits, religious charities, and local news media.

(4) Abuse or neglect shall be immediately reported to the Attorney General and made public within 72 hours.

Section 7. Funding

(1) The State may receive federal funds under the Homeless Recovery and Rehabilitation Act or other federal programs to construct and operate such facilities.

(2) Facilities shall be eligible for up to 75 percent federal cost matching.

(3) The Legislature may appropriate additional funds for staffing, medical supplies, and transportation.

Section 8. Reporting Requirements

The Department of Health shall submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the number of individuals served, recovery outcomes and discharge rates, complaints, violations, and corrective actions, and fiscal expenditures and cost per patient.

Section 9. Severability

If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remaining sections shall remain in effect.

Section 10. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect 90 days after enactment.

Child Marriage Elimination Act of 2027

120th Congress, 1st Session. H. R. ____. Also cited as the "No Exceptions Act."

A bill to prohibit the marriage of individuals under the age of 18, and for other purposes. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Kincaid of Washington introduced the following bill, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and, in addition, to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Child Marriage Elimination Act of 2027" or the "No Exceptions Act."

Section 2. Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1) Marriage is a legal contract requiring informed consent and capacity, which minors under 18 are legally presumed not to possess.

(2) Despite this, many states allow individuals under 18 to marry under exceptions such as parental consent, judicial approval, or pregnancy, leading to forced or coerced marriages.

(3) These exceptions disproportionately affect girls and result in long-term harm, including poverty, domestic violence, interrupted education, and lack of legal autonomy.

(4) Married minors are often denied access to divorce, domestic violence protections, or shelter services, rights and remedies afforded to adult spouses, constituting a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses.

(5) A uniform national standard prohibiting child marriage is necessary to protect minors and enforce constitutional rights.

Section 3. National Minimum Marriage Age

(a) Prohibition. No individual may enter into a valid marriage in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or under tribal jurisdiction recognized by federal law, unless that individual is at least 18 years of age at the time the marriage is solemnized.

(b) No Exceptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no exception shall be granted to subsection (a) on the basis of parental or guardian consent, judicial authorization, emancipation, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other circumstance.

Section 4. Compliance and Funding Conditions

(a) State Compliance Requirement. As a condition of receiving federal funds under the programs listed in subsection (b), each state shall, within 12 months of the date of enactment of this Act, enact legislation establishing 18 as the minimum legal age of marriage without exception.

(b) Affected Programs. The federal programs subject to the compliance requirement in subsection (a) include grants under the Violence Against Women Act; the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant under Title V of the Social Security Act; Legal Assistance for Victims Grants; and the Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Program.

Section 5. Civil Enforcement and Remedies

(a) Civil Action. Any minor who is married in violation of this Act, or who is denied access to legal protections including divorce or shelter as a result of a marriage solemnized before the age of 18, shall have a cause of action under 42 U.S.C. 1983 for the violation of constitutional rights.

(b) Department of Justice Oversight. The Attorney General shall monitor state compliance and submit annual reports to Congress on implementation, enforcement, and any violations of this Act.

Section 6. Severability

If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.

Section 7. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.

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