US Congress House Bill 5445 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)
Status: Introduced on April 10 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-04-18 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

21st Century IRS Act

Rep. Mike Bishop [R-MI]	Rep. Suzan DelBene [D-WA]	Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX]	Rep. James Renacci [R-OH]
Rep. Carlos Curbelo [R-FL]	Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX]	Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]

2018-04-18 - House - On passage RC# 145 (Y: 414 N: 3 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2018-04-18	House	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
2018-04-18	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2018-04-18	House	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
2018-04-18	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)
2018-04-18	House	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.
2018-04-18	House	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2018-04-18	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.
2018-04-18	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.
2018-04-18	House	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)
2018-04-18	House	Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.
2018-04-16	House	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.
2018-04-13	House	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
2018-04-13	House	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.
2018-04-11	House	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2018-04-11	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-04-10	House	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2018-04-10	House	Introduced in House

HB3153 (Related) 2017-06-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HB5362 (Related) 2018-04-18 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3427)
HB5376 (Related) 2018-03-21 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HB5377 (Related) 2018-03-21 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
SB1074 (Related) 2017-05-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HR831 (Related) 2018-04-18 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB5444 (Related) 2018-04-19 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB88 (Related) 2018-12-21 - Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
HB7227 (Related) 2018-12-20 - Received in the Senate.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5445/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5445/BILLS-115hr5445ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5445/BILLS-115hr5445rh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2018145