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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Apr 17, 2018
(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 specially trained employees who: (1) have the ability to work across functions to resolve the issues involved in the taxpayer's case, and (2) are accountable for handling the case until its resolution.
People & committees
Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16] · R–OH
Legislative record
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5439 is laid on the table.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3370)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3370)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5439.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3370-3371)
Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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