The congressional schedule for the rest of the year remains in flux, but one thing is certain: The House will vote on legislation to exempt Olympians representing the United States from paying taxes on their medals and financial awards.
On Tuesday, Representative Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican and majority leader, assured Representative Robert Dold, the Illinois Republican who is a chief sponsor, that the House would take up the legislation, which is something of a biathlon for politicians: It lets them recognize medal winners in a feel-good moment and cut taxes simultaneously.
“The men and women who represent the United States exemplify the best of the American spirit,” Mr.