United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2531 — Protecting Taxpayers from Intrusive IRS Requests Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Protecting Taxpayers from Intrusive IRS Requests Act - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from asking any taxpayer any question regarding religious, political, or social beliefs. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) any exceptions to such prohibition should identify the specific questions authorized, the class of taxpayers to whom such questions may be asked, and the circumstances under which such questions may be asked; and (2) if the IRS Commissioner determines that asking such questions would aid in the efficient administration of the tax laws, the Commissioner should submit a report to Congress that includes such questions in verbatim form and describes such class of taxpayers and circumstances.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  2. Received in the Senate.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1919)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2531.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1919-1921)

  6. Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. (consideration: CR H1919)

  7. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2531 do?
Protecting Taxpayers from Intrusive IRS Requests Act - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from asking any taxpayer any question regarding religious, political, or social beliefs. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) any exceptions to such prohibition should identify the specific questions authorized, the class of taxpayers to whom such questions may be asked, and the circumstances under which such questions may be asked; and (2) if the IRS Commissioner determines that asking such questions would aid in the efficient administration of the tax laws, the Commissioner should submit a report to Congress that includes such questions in verbatim form and describes such class of taxpayers and circumstances.
Who sponsors HR 2531?
HR 2531 is sponsored by Peter Roskam (R).
What is the current status of HR 2531?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2531?
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