H.R. 997 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
H.R. 997 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed both chambers — introduced on Feb 5, 2025, sponsored by Randy Feenstra with 1 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 both chambers
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to appoint legal counsel within the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) to report directly to the National Taxpayer Advocate.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Randy Feenstra (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 31, 2025
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2026
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123) (Sep 28, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 31, 2025 · Passed385–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement ActHouse · Mar 31, 2025
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- H.J.Res. 25: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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- H.R. 1491: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
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- 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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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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