Bernie Sanders And Ro Khanna Push Billionaire Wealth Tax. Here’s What That Would Mean.

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March 4, 2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced the “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act” this week, which would apply to U.S. individuals with a net worth of at least $1 billion. Over 15 years, the proposed wealth tax would cut the fortunes of the typical billionaire in half, an economic analysis shows. Learn more here.

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