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Hearing Small Businesses Act of 2019 [HB-4601]
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[Finance ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Internal Revenue Service to seek and consider the advice of small entities about a proposed or interim final rule before publishing the rule if the rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Steube
Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 10/28/2019
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Safe Harbor for Taxpayers with Forked Assets Act of 2019 [HB-3650]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Finance ]
[Investments ]
Establishes a safe harbor period that prohibits certain penalties and additional taxes from applying to a taxpayer who receives a forked convertible virtual currency until the Internal Revenue Service issues regulations or guidance, or legislation is enacted, that addresses specified issues related to the tax treatment of forked convertible virtual currency. A "forked convertible virtual currency" is any convertible virtual currency to which the taxpayer becomes entitled by reason of a hard fork. A "hard fork" is any material change in the shared
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Emmer
Introduced In House on 07/09/2019
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CO2 Regulatory Certainty Act [S.2263]
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[Air Quality ]
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[Climate Change ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise requirements for the secure geological storage of carbon oxide. The bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in consultation with other federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to prescribe regulations for determining adequate security measures for the geological storage of carbon oxide so that it does not escape into the atmosphere. The IRS regulations must consider the carbon oxide to be disposed of in secure geological storage if it is stored in compliance with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/25/2019
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, relating to "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits". [HJR-72]
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This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to charitable contribution and estate tax deductions when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, relating to "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits". [SJR-50]
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This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to charitable contribution and estate tax deductions when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Considered By Senate. on 10/23/2019
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Taxpayer First Act [HB-3151]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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[Data Privacy ]
[Funding ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Revises provisions relating to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), its customer service, enforcement procedures, cybersecurity and identity protection, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. TITLE I--PUTTING TAXPAYERS FIRST Subtitle A--Independent Appeals Process (Sec, 1001) This subtitle establishes the Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals headed by a Chief of Appeals. The purpose of this office is to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation on a basis that is fair and impartial, promote
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Became Public Law No: 116-25. on 07/02/2019
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To nullify certain memorandum of the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service regarding the application of the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers to certain chassis renovations. [HB-2766]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Nullifies a specified memorandum of the Office of the Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service regarding the application of the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers to several scenarios that involve chassis renovations.
Sponsored by: Rep. John R. Moolenaar
Introduced In House on 05/15/2019
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Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019 [HB-2297]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns, and a program to provide technical assistance and disclose federal income tax return information to states that provide or seek to provide state-level tax filing and preparation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 04/12/2019
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Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019 [S.1194]
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Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services, software, or tax return filing services. Individuals
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/11/2019
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Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2019 [S.1115]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Ethics ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from rehiring former IRS employees who were involuntarily separated for misconduct. The bill generally applies with respect to any employee removed from employment before, on, or after the date of enactment of this bill. It does not apply to any employee who is employed by the IRS as of the enactment of this bill with respect to any removal for misconduct which occurred prior to enactment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/10/2019
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A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to provide Congress with sufficient notice prior to the closing of any Taxpayer Assistance Center. [S.1090]
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Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to notify Congress before closing a Taxpayer Assistance Center. At least 90 days before a proposed closure would take effect, the IRS must submit to Congress a report including the reasons for the closure and a description of the taxpayer assistance services that will be provided to taxpayers in certain areas that will be affected by the closure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/09/2019
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Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [S.928]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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[Grants ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
Modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. The bill includes provisions that establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation; require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy; continue the IRS Free File Program; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/28/2019
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Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [HB-1957]
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Establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year. The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Signed By President. on 08/04/2020
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To ensure election security, enhance Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics through transparency, establish accountability and integrity measures for Congress, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes. [HB-1612]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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Addresses voter registration, congressional redistricting, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. The bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. Voters must present identification to vote. The bill requires states to hold open primaries. The bill provides for states to establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions. The bill also sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, protecting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/12/2019
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act [S.473]
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act expands the definition of law enforcement officer under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include (1) federal employees whose duties encompass the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns; (3) U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/13/2019
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act [HB-1195]
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[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act expands the definition of law enforcement officer under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include (1) federal employees whose duties encompass the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns; (3) U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Spotlight Act [S.276]
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[Nonprofit ]
Repeals an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revenue procedure (Rev. Proc. 2018-38) that exempts certain tax-exempt organizations that are not 501(c)(3) organizations from the requirement to report the names and addresses of substantial contributors (persons who contribute more than $5,000 per year) on information returns that are filed with the IRS. The bill requires tax-exempt organizations that fall under sections 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., social welfare organizations, labor organizations, business leagues)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/30/2019
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Hearing Small Businesses Act of 2019 [S.78]
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[Finance ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Internal Revenue Service to seek and consider the advice of small entities about a proposed or interim final rule before publishing the rule if the rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 05/22/2019
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance". [HJR-43]
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[Insurance ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
This joint resolution nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019
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Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. [HJR-31]
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[Agriculture ]
[Food ]
[Healthcare ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Immigration ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Animals ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
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(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) This section specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2019. (Sec. 5) This section provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are only available (or rescinded, if applicable) if the President subsequently
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Became Public Law No: 116-6. (txt | Pdf) on 02/15/2019