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H.R. 1957 (116th)

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Introduced

28 March 2019

Last action

4 August 2020 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 116-152.

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Steve Watkins, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Van Taylor, Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

5 December 2025

Taxation

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Summary

Taxpayer First Act of 2019 This bill 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 tax enforcement procedures that address issues such as the seizure of property, issuing a summons, joint liability, referral for private debt collection, and contacting third parties; establish requirements for responding to Taxpayer Advocate Directives; permanently authorize the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program; modify procedures for whistle-blowers; establish requirements for cybersecurity and identify protection; prohibit the rehiring of certain IRS employees who were removed for misconduct; allow the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and increase the penalty for failing to file a return. The bill requires the IRS Commissioner to appoint a Chief Information Officer, modifies the requirements for managing information technology, and authorizes streamlined critical pay authority for certain IRS information technology positions. The bill also requires the IRS to implement 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.

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Timeline

  1. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 April 2019

    Committee

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 April 2019

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-39, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 April 2019

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-39, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 April 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 April 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3151-3162)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 April 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3151-3162)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 April 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1957.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 April 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3151-3166)

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 April 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Lewis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 April 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 9 April 2019

    Discharge

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 10 April 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 11 April 2019

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  17. 29 April 2019

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 4 June 2020

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 June 2020

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2748)

    Source: Floor

  20. 9 June 2020

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2774)

    Source: Floor

  21. 10 June 2020

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2841)

    Source: Floor

  22. 11 June 2020

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2903, S2911-2920, S2922-2928)

    Source: Floor

  23. 12 June 2020

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2949-2956)

    Source: Floor

  24. 15 June 2020

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2960, S2963-2972)

    Source: Floor

  25. 16 June 2020

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2982, S2994-2996, S3006-3010)

    Source: Floor

  26. 17 June 2020

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3027, S3031-3038)

    Source: Floor

  27. 17 June 2020

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 121.

    Source: Floor

  28. 18 June 2020

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 20 July 2020

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1053 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  30. 20 July 2020

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1053 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327 and H.R. 1957. Provides for the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a new date.

    Source: Floor

  31. 21 July 2020

    Floor

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding H. Res. 1053, during consideration of the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957 pursuant to such resolution, debate on such motion to concur shall not exceed 80 minutes, with one hour equally controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.

    Source: Floor

  32. 22 July 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 22 July 2020

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 107 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3642-3644)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 22 July 2020

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 107 (Roll no. 155).(text: CR H3642-3644)

    Source: NotUsed

  35. 22 July 2020

    Floor

    Pursuant to H. Res. 1053, Mr. Grijalva moved to take H.R. 1957 from the Speaker's table, with the Senate amendments thereto and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3642-3657, H3667-3668)

    Source: Floor

  36. 22 July 2020

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 24 July 2020

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  38. 24 July 2020

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  39. 4 August 2020

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 116-152.

    Source: President

  40. 4 August 2020

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  41. 4 August 2020

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

22 July 2020 · passed · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · Official source

Yes 310 · No 107 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

17 June 2020 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1957 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 73 · No 25 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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