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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 9, 2018Taxation
H.R. 5439

To provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 17, 2018)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide a single point of contact for any taxpayer whose tax return has been delayed or otherwise adversely affected due to tax-related identity theft. The single point of contact must track the taxpayer's case to completion and coordinate with other IRS employees to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.

The single point of contact must consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who: (1) have the ability to work across functions to resolve the issues involved in the taxpayer's case, and (2) are accountable for handling the case until its resolution.

What just happenedApr 18, 2018

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5439 is laid on the table.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16](R-OH)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Apr 18, 2018FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5439 is laid on the table.

  2. Apr 17, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 17, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3370)

  4. Apr 17, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3370)

  5. Apr 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5439.

  6. Apr 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3370-3371)

  7. Apr 17, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Apr 11, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  9. Apr 11, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  10. Apr 9, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  11. Apr 9, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Apr 9, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 17, 201836

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide a single point of contact for any taxpayer whose tax return has been delayed or otherwise adversely affected due to tax-related identity theft. The single point of contact must track the taxpayer's case to completion and coordinate with other IRS employees to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.

The single point of contact must consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who: (1) have the ability to work across functions to resolve the issues involved in the taxpayer's case, and (2) are accountable for handling the case until its resolution.

Introduced in HouseApr 9, 2018

This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to provide a single point of contact for any taxpayer whose tax return has been delayed or otherwise adversely affected due to tax-related identity theft. The single point of contact must track the taxpayer's case to completion and coordinate with other specialized units to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.

To provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers… — Informed