A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act. It is designed to keep the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate running during a government shutdown or lapse in money for the Internal Revenue Service. The bill allows the Commissioner and the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate to spend money before it is officially appropriated. This funding allows them to help taxpayers who are facing economic hardships because of Internal Revenue Service actions or inactions. It also ensures they can comply with any Taxpayer Assistance Orders.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill allows the Taxpayer Advocate to continue assisting individuals facing economic hardships caused by IRS actions during a government shutdown.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides a safety net for taxpayers facing economic hardship due to IRS actions or inactions.
- Scored +3
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill ensures continued access to taxpayer assistance during government funding lapses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(1) allows the office to assist taxpayers who are facing an economic hardship caused by the Internal Revenue Service during a funding lapse, which is helpful for everyday people who run into trouble with taxes when the government shuts down.
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Section 2(2) allows the office to spend money to comply with any Taxpayer Assistance Order issued during a funding lapse, which makes sure our elected officials and appointed leaders must still follow through on helping taxpayers fix their problems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that mention negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides a safety net for taxpayers facing economic hardship due to IRS actions or inactions. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill ensures continued access to taxpayer assistance during government funding lapses. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill assists taxpayers experiencing economic hardship due to IRS actions regardless of location.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill allows the Taxpayer Advocate to continue assisting individuals facing economic hardships caused by IRS actions during a government shutdown.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill ensures that the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate remains operational to provide oversight and assistance during funding gaps.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By allowing the Taxpayer Advocate to assist those facing economic hardship, the bill provides a mechanism to mitigate sudden financial distress.
- 4/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.