A Democratic bill with 43 Democratic cosponsors · See all 43 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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, known as the "Stop CHEATERS Act," provides significant appropriations to the Internal Revenue Service. The funds are designated for tax enforcement, taxpayer services, technology overhauls, and business systems modernization. Enforcement funds are intended to determine and collect owed taxes, conduct criminal investigations, and enforce criminal statutes. The bill also funds taxpayer services such as pre-filing assistance, education, and advocacy. Additionally, the legislation aims to modernize IRS technology and business systems.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill targets large corporations for increased auditing and enforcement to ensure tax compliance.
- Scored +5
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?
The bill focuses on shifting enforcement assets toward high-income individuals to collect owed taxes.
- Scored +4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill enhances the IRS's ability to enforce tax laws and collect owed revenue.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -5
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets high-income individuals for increased auditing and enforcement.
- Scored -5
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
High-income individuals face increased scrutiny and auditing under this act.
- Scored -5
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
The bill aims to increase compliance among those with the highest income levels.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Taxpayer Support: The bill appropriates funds for taxpayer services, including pre-filing assistance, education, filing and account services, and taxpayer advocacy services (Section 2(b)).
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Increased Enforcement and Revenue Collection: Funds are allocated for enforcement activities to determine and collect owed taxes, provide legal support, and conduct criminal investigations (Section 2(a)).
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Improved IRS Technology: The bill provides money to overhaul outdated technology and improve the ability of the IRS to detect fraud and noncompliance (Section 2(c)).
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System Modernization: There are appropriations specifically for the IRS's business systems modernization program (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Focus on Specific Groups: The bill includes a plan to shift more auditing and enforcement assets toward high-income individuals and large corporations (Section 3(a)(1)(A)(i)).
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? — Increased tax enforcement on high earners may indirectly support public services. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved taxpayer services and advocacy may benefit middle-income filers. Would billionaires be better off under this? — The enforcement plan focuses on high-income individuals and large corporations. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets high-income individuals for increased auditing and enforcement. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — High-income individuals face increased scrutiny and auditing under this act. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — The bill aims to increase compliance among those with the highest income levels. Would business owners be better off under this? — Large corporations are a primary target for the increased enforcement efforts.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill targets large corporations for increased auditing and enforcement to ensure tax compliance. Does this raise taxes on the highest earners? — The bill focuses on shifting enforcement assets toward high-income individuals to collect owed taxes. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill enhances the IRS's ability to enforce tax laws and collect owed revenue. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — By improving the collection of owed taxes, the bill aims to increase federal revenue.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority through expanded IRS enforcement and technology capabilities. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires new reports to Congress regarding tax collection differences across income levels. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Increased IRS enforcement and technology overhaul may impact taxpayer privacy.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 39 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan