H.R. 7959 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
H.R. 7959 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 17, 2026, sponsored by Mike Kelly with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
What it does
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act This bill modifies provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to whistleblower awards and protections. Specifically, the bill revises the standard for review of whistleblower awards in the Tax Court to require a de novo review (rather than the current abuse of discretion review) based on the administrative record established at the time of the whistleblower award determination an…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Kelly (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2026
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Apr 28, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 27, 2026 · Passed346–10
Every roll call vote on this bill
- IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement ActHouse · Apr 27, 2026
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Other Taxation bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 25: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 517: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
- H.R. 998: Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
- H.R. 1491: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
- H.R. 5366: Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025
- S.J.Res. 3: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.R. 33: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain…
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- H.R. 335: Repeal the NFA Act
Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- The Center For A Free Economy
- Black Mountain Land Company Lp
- National Taxpayers Union
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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