United States · Law · HR
H.R. 3151 (116th)
Taxpayer First Act
Introduced
6 June 2019
Last action
1 July 2019 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 116-25.
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. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Van Taylor, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Subjects
Taxation
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Taxpayer First Act This bill revises requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, cybersecurity and identity protection, 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 comprehensive customer service and IRS personnel training strategies; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify certain tax enforcement procedures and requirements; establish requirements for responding to Taxpayer Advocate Directives; establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program; require the IRS to give public notice of the closure of taxpayer assistance centers; modify procedures for whistle-blowers; establish requirements for cybersecurity and identity protection; provide notification to taxpayers of suspected identity theft; require the appointment of a Chief Information Officer who shall develop and implement a multiyear strategic plan for IRS information technology needs; modify requirements for managing IRS information technology; expand electronic filing of tax returns; prohibit the rehiring of certain IRS employees who were removed for misconduct; require mandatory e-filing by tax-exempt organizations and notice before revocation of tax-exempt status for failure to file; and increase penalties for failure to file tax returns. 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 accepting electronic signatures.
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Timeline
6 June 2019
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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
6 June 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 June 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 June 2019
Floor
Mr. Lewis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
10 June 2019
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4352-4362)
Source: Floor
10 June 2019
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4352-4362)
Source: Floor
10 June 2019
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3151.
Source: Floor
10 June 2019
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4352-4364)
Source: Floor
10 June 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 June 2019
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
13 June 2019
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3626)
Source: Floor
13 June 2019
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3626)
Source: Floor
24 June 2019
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
24 June 2019
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
1 July 2019
Became law
Became Public Law No: 116-25.
Source: President
1 July 2019
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
1 July 2019
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 2 July 2019 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 11 June 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 10 June 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 6 June 2019 · Download file
Documents
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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Passed Senate
summary · EN · 13 June 2019
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Received in Senate (text)
Received in Senate · EN · 11 June 2019
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House
summary · EN · 10 June 2019
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] · D · Sponsor
- Van Taylor · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2019
- related to → Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act
- related to → A bill to institute a program for the disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification through the Internet.
- related to → Taxpayer First Act of 2019
- related to → Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act
- related to → Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act
- related to → VITA Permanence Act of 2019
- related to → To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the automated disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Electronic Signature Standards Act
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3151
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/3151
- us · 116-hr-3151 · source updated 5 December 2025