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IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act: Enhanced Protections and Rewards

This bill strengthens protections and financial rewards for individuals who report tax evasion to the IRS. It ensures better privacy for whistleblowers, adds interest to delayed award payments, and clarifies tax deductions for legal fees.
Key points
Guaranteed anonymity in Tax Court proceedings to protect whistleblowers from potential retaliation.
Payment of interest on awards if the IRS fails to provide a timely preliminary award recommendation.
The right to present new or previously unavailable evidence when appealing award decisions in court.
Clarified tax deductions for attorney fees related to all whistleblower awards under the program.
Requirement for the IRS to report the top 10 tax avoidance schemes disclosed by whistleblowers each year.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-04-27
For 346
Against 10
Abstain 0
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Passed House
CIVIC WILL RECORD
0% Supported 100% Opposed
1 VOTES RECORDED
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7959
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Process start date: 2026-03-17
Voting date: 2026-04-27
Voting no: 138
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7959.

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 2026-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guaranteed anonymity in Tax Court proceedings to protect whistleblowers from potential retaliation.
  • Payment of interest on awards if the IRS fails to provide a timely preliminary award recommendation.
  • The right to present new or previously unavailable evidence when appealing award decisions in court.
  • Clarified tax deductions for attorney fees related to all whistleblower awards under the program.
  • Requirement for the IRS to report the top 10 tax avoidance schemes disclosed by whistleblowers each year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 10 (Roll no. 138).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-19.

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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