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This resolution formally urges the U.S. Congress to remove "marriage penalties" from federal tax laws and public assistance programs—situations where two people end up paying more in taxes or receiving fewer benefits by marrying than they would if they stayed unmarried. It asks Congress to adjust income limits and benefit levels so married couples aren't financially disadvantaged, to make income thresholds scale proportionally as household size grows, and to phase out the "head of household" tax filing status while adjusting other credits, such as the child tax credit, to prevent single parents from losing financial ground. The resolution does not change any Utah law directly, since it only expresses the Legislature's position and requests federal action, but it notes that Utah's own tax and assistance programs are often tied to federal rules, so changes at the federal level could affect those state programs as well. If passed, copies of the resolution would be sent to congressional leadership and Utah's federal delegation.