H.R. 3996 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act
H.R. 3996 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Oct 10, 2017, sponsored by Darrell Issa with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 10, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 115-332
What it does
Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal judicial code to authorize a U.S. district court, a U.S. court of appeals, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, or the Court of International Trade to transfer to the U.S. Tax Court a misfiled case within the Tax Court's jurisdiction.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Darrell Issa (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 10, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 14, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2018
- Became lawDec 19, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-332. (Dec 19, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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