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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 24, 2015Taxation
H.R. 1026

Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 15, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 13, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act

(Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Department of the Treasury to disclose to any person who provides information indicating a violation of internal revenue laws relating to unauthorized disclosure or inspection of tax information or to unlawful acts of revenue officers or agents: (1) whether an investigation based on such information has been initiated and is open or closed; (2) whether any such investigation substantiated a violation; and (3) whether any action has been taken against a violator, including a referral for prosecution.

Makes this Act applicable to disclosures made on or after its enactment date.

What just happenedApr 16, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3](R-PA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. Apr 15, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. Apr 15, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2233)

  4. Apr 15, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2233)

  5. Apr 15, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1026.

  6. Apr 15, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2233-2235)

  7. Apr 15, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Apr 13, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.

  9. Apr 13, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-68.

    Ways and Means Committee
  10. Apr 13, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-68.

    Ways and Means Committee
  11. Mar 25, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  12. Mar 25, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  13. Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  14. Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 24, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 15, 201536

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 13, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act

(Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Department of the Treasury to disclose to any person who provides information indicating a violation of internal revenue laws relating to unauthorized disclosure or inspection of tax information or to unlawful acts of revenue officers or agents: (1) whether an investigation based on such information has been initiated and is open or closed; (2) whether any such investigation substantiated a violation; and (3) whether any action has been taken against a violator, including a referral for prosecution.

Makes this Act applicable to disclosures made on or after its enactment date.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 13, 201517

Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act

(Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Department of the Treasury to disclose to any person who provides information indicating a violation of internal revenue laws relating to unauthorized disclosure or inspection of tax information or to unlawful acts of revenue officers or agents: (1) whether an investigation based on such information has been initiated and is open or closed; (2) whether any such investigation substantiated a violation; and (3) whether any action has been taken against a violator, including a referral for prosecution.

Makes this Act applicable to disclosures made on or after its enactment date.
Introduced in HouseFeb 24, 2015

Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to any person who provides information indicating a violation of internal revenue laws relating to unauthorized disclosure or inspection of tax information or to unlawful acts of revenue officers or agents: (1) whether an investigation based on such information has been initiated and is open or closed; (2) whether any such investigation substantiated a violation; and (3) whether any action has been taken against a violator, including a referral for prosecution.

Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act — Informed