H.R.9498

Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act

Introduced·6/29/26

Allows the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as amicus curiae in federal tax cases.

The Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as amicus curiae in federal tax cases. This means the Advocate can present views on issues that broadly affect taxpayers' rights in court. The amendment takes effect on the date of the Act's enactment.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 1

10:30 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 1

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

Jun 29

House

Introduced in House