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US Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act.

This new law mandates audits of tax returns for US presidents, their families, and related entities. The audit results and the tax returns themselves will be publicly disclosed, increasing transparency of finances for those in the highest offices. Citizens will gain insight into how presidents fulfill their tax obligations.
Key points
Mandatory audits of tax returns for presidents, their spouses, controlled businesses, and related estates/trusts.
Public disclosure of presidential tax returns and detailed audit reports, including any discrepancies.
Information will be available online, excluding sensitive data like identification numbers or home addresses.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-22
52%
For 222
Against 201
Abstain 0
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9640
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
Voting date: 2022-12-22
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 539
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9640.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory audits of tax returns for presidents, their spouses, controlled businesses, and related estates/trusts.
  • Public disclosure of presidential tax returns and detailed audit reports, including any discrepancies.
  • Information will be available online, excluding sensitive data like identification numbers or home addresses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR H9990-9992)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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