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H.R. 7082 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2008

H.R. 7082 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2008, sponsored by Jim Ramstad with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Sep 25, 2008
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Taxation
Public law
Public Law 110-428

What it does

Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to the head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons tax return information of prisoners whom the Secretary has determined may have filed or facilitated the filing of a false tax return.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Ramstad (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 25, 2008
  • Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
  • Passed the SenateOct 2, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2008
  • Became lawOct 15, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-428. (Oct 15, 2008)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7082 (110th Congress): Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-hr-7082/inmate-tax-fraud-prevention-act-of-2008 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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