HR-5440 : Still Just a Bill

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to provide a publicly available notice at least 90 days before the effective date of a proposed closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center. The notice must identify: (1) the center proposed for closure, (2) the date of the proposed closure, and (3) alternative sources of taxpayer assistance which may be utilized by taxpayers affected by the closure.

Treasury must also submit to Congress a report that includes the information in the notice and the reasons for the proposed closure.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-18FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5440 is laid on the table.House floor actions
2018-04-17FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-04-17FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3364)House floor actions
2018-04-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5440.House floor actions
2018-04-17FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3364-3366)House floor actions
2018-04-17FloorMs. Jenkins (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-04-11CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-04-11CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2018-04-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

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