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Khanna, Sanders Propose Billionaire Tax, $3K Aid, Medicare Expansion

5/19/2026

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Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a billionaire wealth tax bill that would give $3,000 to Americans earning under $150,000 and expand Medicare.
Senator Bernie Sanders highlighted Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as future progressive leaders.
Rep. Ro Khanna told Newsweek the progressive wing is unified and rejected reports of a split with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a billionaire wealth tax bill that would give $3,000 to Americans earning under $150,000 and expand Medicare.
Senator Bernie Sanders highlighted Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as future progressive leaders.
Rep. Ro Khanna told Newsweek the progressive wing is unified and rejected reports of a split with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.