A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Increases penalties for people who wrongly share taxpayer information. Requires stricter punishments for those who break confidentiality rules.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 11, 2026
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects government employees, tax preparers, and others with access to taxpayer information, who would face harsher fines and penalties for leaking sensitive data. It also impacts taxpayers, who would have stronger protections for their personal financial information.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
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