HR 5445
115th Congress
House
Taxation
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer credit
Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
21st Century IRS Act
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 18, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
Apr 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 3 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H3422-3424)
Apr 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3428-3429)
Apr 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5445, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jenkins (KS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 5445 until later in the legislative day.
Apr 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5445.
Apr 18, 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 831. (consideration: CR H3422-3428)
Apr 18, 2018
Rule H. Res. 831 passed House.
Apr 16, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 831 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445. Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Apr 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Apr 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-638.
Apr 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2018 | House · vote #145 | On Passage | Passed | 414–3 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
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Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 544 | — | Pending |
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Plain-English summary
21st Century IRS Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems.
With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill:
- requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud,
- requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud,
- authorizes the IRS to participate in an information sharing and analysis center for identity theft tax refund fraud, and
- prohibits the disclosure of returns or return information to contractors or other agents for agencies that do not comply with confidentiality safeguards.
The IRS must develop and implement:
- online accounts to provide services to taxpayers and return preparers,
- a process for accepting electronic tax forms and supporting documents,
- an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings,
- a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and
- uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures.
The bill also:
- establishes the position of IRS Chief Information Officer;
- limits redisclosures and uses of tax return information by individuals designated by taxpayers to receive the information;
- allows the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and
- allows the IRS to pay fees for the use of credit, debit, or charge cards for tax payments if the fees are recouped by charging taxpayers.
What's happening now
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
4
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5445: 21st Century IRS Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5445/
"H.R. 5445: 21st Century IRS Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5445/.
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