119th Congress

H.R.7959

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

Chamber Passed·4/28/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed4/28/26

Final Passage

Complete

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to enhance whistleblower protections and award processes.

The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to improve the treatment of whistleblowers. It includes provisions for interest on whistleblower awards, modifies the standard and scope of review for whistleblower award determinations, and enhances whistleblower privacy protections. The act also modifies the IRS whistleblower report and corrects deductions for attorney's fees. These changes aim to better support and protect individuals who report tax evasion and other tax-related misconduct.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 346–10 · Apr 28
Current: Finance Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 138

346 Yea

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

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

Apr 27

House

Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.