21st Century IRS Act

Bill: 115-hr-5445
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2018-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer credit
Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Right of privacy
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: 

21st Century IRS Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems. 
 
With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill: 
 
 
 requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud,
 
 requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud,
 
 authorizes the IRS to participate in an information sharing and analysis center for identity theft tax refund fraud, and 
 
prohibits the disclosure of returns or return information to contractors or other agents for agencies that do not comply with confidentiality safeguards. 
 
 
The IRS must develop and implement:
 
 
online accounts to provide services to taxpayers and return preparers,
 
a process for accepting electronic tax forms and supporting documents, 
 
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.
 
 
The bill also: 
 
 
establishes the position of IRS Chief Information Officer;
 
limits redisclosures and uses of tax return information by individuals designated by taxpayers to receive the information;
 
 allows the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and 
 
 allows the IRS to pay fees for the use of credit, debit, or charge cards for tax payments if the fees are recouped by charging taxpayers. 
 

action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

21st Century IRS Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems. 
 
With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill: 
 
 
 requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud,
 
 requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud,
 
 authorizes the IRS to participate in an information sharing and analysis center for identity theft tax refund fraud, and 
 
prohibits the disclosure of returns or return information to contractors or other agents for agencies that do not comply with confidentiality safeguards. 
 
 
The IRS must develop and implement:
 
 
online accounts to provide services to taxpayers and return preparers,
 
a process for accepting electronic tax forms and supporting documents, 
 
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.
 
 
The bill also: 
 
 
establishes the position of IRS Chief Information Officer;
 
limits redisclosures and uses of tax return information by individuals designated by taxpayers to receive the information;
 
 allows the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and 
 
 allows the IRS to pay fees for the use of credit, debit, or charge cards for tax payments if the fees are recouped by charging taxpayers. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145).(text: CR H3422-3424)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5445, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jenkins (KS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 5445 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 831 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House