H.R.5439: To provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft.

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 9, 2018
  • Latest Major Action April 18, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide a single point of contact for any taxpayer whose tax return has been delayed or otherwise adversely affected due to tax-related identity theft. The single point of contact must track the taxpayer's case to completion and coordinate with other IRS employees to resolve case issues as quickly as possible. The single point of contact must consist of a team or subset of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 9 statements associated with H.R.5439.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.5439.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 18, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5439 is laid on the table.
April 17, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 17, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
April 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5439.
April 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules.
April 17, 2018
Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
April 17, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3370)

April 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3370-3371)
April 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
April 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 9, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
April 9, 2018

Introduced in the House by Jim Renacci (R-Ohio)

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