A bill from an independent · See all 28 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 additional appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service. The funding is directed toward tax enforcement activities, taxpayer services, technology overhauls, and business systems modernization. These funds are scheduled to be distributed across fiscal years 2026 through 2031. The bill aims to increase the capacity of the IRS to detect fraud and noncompliance. Additionally, it requires the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to submit reports to Congress regarding plans to shift auditing assets toward high-income individuals and large corporations.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill directs IRS resources specifically toward auditing and collecting from large corporations to ensure compliance.
- Scored +5
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?
The bill mandates a plan to shift auditing and enforcement assets toward high-income individuals.
- Scored +4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill enhances the government's ability to collect owed taxes through modernized technology and enforcement.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -6
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets high-income individuals for increased auditing and enforcement.
- Scored -6
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes shifting IRS auditing assets toward high-income individuals.
- Scored -6
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
The bill focuses on detecting noncompliance and increasing enforcement for the highest earners.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Taxpayer Support: The bill appropriates funds for taxpayer services, which includes pre-filing assistance and education, filing and account services, and taxpayer advocacy services (Section 2(b)).
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Enhanced Detection of Fraud: Funding is provided to overhaul outdated technology to improve the IRS's capacity to detect fraud and noncompliance (Section 2(c)).
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Strengthened Enforcement: Appropriations are set aside for enforcement activities, including determining and collecting owed taxes, conducting criminal investigations, and enforcing criminal statutes related to violations of internal revenue laws (Section 2(a)).
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Modernized Systems: The bill allocates money for a business systems modernization program (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
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 funds taxpayer services including pre-filing assistance and advocacy. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Enhanced tax enforcement on high earners and corporations may indirectly benefit the broader economy. Would union members be better off under this? — Increased federal revenue can support broader social programs, though this is indirect. Would billionaires be better off under this? — The bill directs enforcement assets toward the highest earners to increase tax collection. 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? — The bill prioritizes shifting IRS auditing assets toward high-income individuals. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — The bill focuses on detecting noncompliance and increasing enforcement for the highest earners. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill seeks to increase auditing and enforcement of large corporations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill directs IRS resources specifically toward auditing and collecting from large corporations to ensure compliance. Does this raise taxes on the highest earners? — The bill mandates a plan to shift auditing and enforcement assets toward high-income individuals. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill enhances the government's ability to collect owed taxes through modernized technology and enforcement. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Increased tax collection through better enforcement can reduce the deficit, though the primary focus is revenue collection.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Commissioner to submit regular reports to Congress regarding enforcement progress.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds technology overhauls for IRS operations rather than broad scientific research.
- 4/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 28 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts