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21st Century IRS Act

USA115th CongressHR-5445| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Pete Sessions (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)John Lewis (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
21st Century IRS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems. With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill: requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud, requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud, authorizes the IRS to participate in an information sharing and analysis center for identity theft tax refund fraud, and prohibits the disclosure of returns or return information to contractors or other agents for agencies that do not comply with confidentiality safeguards. The IRS must develop and implement: online accounts to provide services to taxpayers and return preparers, a process for accepting electronic tax forms and supporting documents, an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings, a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures. The bill also: establishes the position of IRS Chief Information Officer; limits redisclosures and uses of tax return information by individuals designated by taxpayers to receive the information; allows the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and allows the IRS to pay fees for the use of credit, debit, or charge cards for tax payments if the fees are recouped by charging taxpayers.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Apr 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.
Apr 16, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 831 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Apr 18, 2018
Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)
Apr 18, 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Apr 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.
Apr 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5445, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jenkins (KS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 5445 until later in the legislative day.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)
Apr 18, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
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Apr 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
  • April 10, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • April 11, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 11, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 13, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.


  • April 13, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.


  • April 16, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 831 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.


  • April 18, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.


  • April 18, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)


  • April 18, 2018
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.


  • April 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.


  • April 18, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5445, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jenkins (KS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 5445 until later in the legislative day.


  • April 18, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)


  • April 18, 2018
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
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  • April 18, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 18, 2018
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7227: Taxpayer First Act of 2018
  • HR 115-5376: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that contractors to whom return information is disclosed comply with confidentiality safeguards.
  • HR 115-5362: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the management of Internal Revenue Service information technology.
  • HR 115-3153: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide uniform standards for the use of electronic signatures for third-party disclosure authorizations.
  • S 115-1074: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide uniform standards for the use of electronic signatures for third-party disclosure authorizations.
  • HR 115-5377: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to make available an internet platform to prepare and file Forms 1099, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 115-831: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5444: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the issuance of identity protection personal identification numbers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury to provide to taxpayers information regarding low-income taxpayer clinics, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft, to require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require electronic filing of the annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restrict the immediate sale of seized property by the Secretary of the Treasury to perishable goods, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-88: Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer creditDepartment of the TreasuryExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayersUser charges and fees

21st Century IRS Act

USA115th CongressHR-5445| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
21st Century IRS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems. With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill: requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud, requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud, authorizes the IRS to participate in an information sharing and analysis center for identity theft tax refund fraud, and prohibits the disclosure of returns or return information to contractors or other agents for agencies that do not comply with confidentiality safeguards. The IRS must develop and implement: online accounts to provide services to taxpayers and return preparers, a process for accepting electronic tax forms and supporting documents, an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings, a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures. The bill also: establishes the position of IRS Chief Information Officer; limits redisclosures and uses of tax return information by individuals designated by taxpayers to receive the information; allows the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and allows the IRS to pay fees for the use of credit, debit, or charge cards for tax payments if the fees are recouped by charging taxpayers.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Apr 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.
Apr 16, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 831 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Apr 18, 2018
Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)
Apr 18, 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Apr 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.
Apr 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5445, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jenkins (KS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 5445 until later in the legislative day.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)
Apr 18, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
View Vote
Apr 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
  • April 10, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • April 11, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 11, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 13, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.


  • April 13, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.


  • April 16, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 831 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.


  • April 18, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.


  • April 18, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)


  • April 18, 2018
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.


  • April 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.


  • April 18, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5445, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jenkins (KS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 5445 until later in the legislative day.


  • April 18, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)


  • April 18, 2018
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
    View Vote


  • April 18, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 18, 2018
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Pete Sessions (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)John Lewis (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7227: Taxpayer First Act of 2018
  • HR 115-5376: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that contractors to whom return information is disclosed comply with confidentiality safeguards.
  • HR 115-5362: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the management of Internal Revenue Service information technology.
  • HR 115-3153: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide uniform standards for the use of electronic signatures for third-party disclosure authorizations.
  • S 115-1074: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide uniform standards for the use of electronic signatures for third-party disclosure authorizations.
  • HR 115-5377: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to make available an internet platform to prepare and file Forms 1099, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 115-831: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5444: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the issuance of identity protection personal identification numbers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury to provide to taxpayers information regarding low-income taxpayer clinics, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft, to require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require electronic filing of the annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restrict the immediate sale of seized property by the Secretary of the Treasury to perishable goods, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-88: Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer creditDepartment of the TreasuryExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayersUser charges and fees