A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 701.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, requires the Secretary of the Treasury to set up a pilot program using artificial intelligence. The goal of this program is to spot inaccurate tax returns caused by identity theft, fraudulent claims, or improperly prepared returns by third parties. This pilot program will run for at least 18 months and up to two years. After it ends, the Comptroller General must submit a report to specific congressional committees. This report will describe the amount of improper refunds found, the money recovered by the government, and how accurate the artificial intelligence tools were.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The program aims to recover funds from fraudulent claims and improper refunds.
- Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
By detecting fraudulent returns, the bill helps ensure tax revenues are accurately collected.
- Scored +1
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill targets fraudulent claims for tax credits and deductions made by business taxpayers.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill includes provisions to identify fraudulent claims made by business taxpayers.
- Scored -1
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The use of AI to scan tax returns for fraud may increase government surveillance of individual financial data.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires the creation of a pilot program using artificial intelligence to catch tax fraud, including identity theft and fraudulent claims. This could benefit everyday taxpayers by helping crack down on crooks who steal identities and cheat the tax system.
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Section 2(c) requires a report to Congress detailing how much money was recovered and how accurate the artificial intelligence tools were. This holds our officials and government programs accountable by showing the public whether this technology actually works and saves money.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — By detecting fraudulent returns, the bill helps ensure tax revenues are accurately collected. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The program aims to recover funds from fraudulent claims and improper refunds. Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill targets fraudulent claims for tax credits and deductions made by business taxpayers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill targets fraudulent deductions that may be used by high-income earners. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The program aims to detect identity theft which can disproportionately affect low-income taxpayers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Detecting fraudulent claims helps maintain the integrity of the tax system for all taxpayers. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to identify fraudulent claims made by business taxpayers.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill implements a pilot program to test the potential of artificial intelligence tools.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a report to congressional committees detailing the effectiveness of the AI program. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The use of AI to scan tax returns for fraud may increase government surveillance of individual financial data.
- 9/8/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-801.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 701.
- 7/1/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- 6/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
David SchweikertRepublican · Arizona