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Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-2905| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2018
David Young

David Young

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Ways and Means Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish procedures to expedite the review of, and seek an indictment in, any case involving identity theft or aggravated identity theft by an individual who impersonates an employee or officer of the Internal Revenue Service. DOJ must submit to Congress and publish a report that contains certain information on the status of prosecutions for such offenses.

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 17, 2018
Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3356-3359; text: CR H3356)
Apr 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2905.
Apr 17, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3429-3430)
Apr 18, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 3 (Roll no. 147).
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Apr 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2018
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • April 17, 2018
    Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 17, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3356-3359; text: CR H3356)


  • April 17, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2905.


  • April 17, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 18, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3429-3430)


  • April 18, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 3 (Roll no. 147).
    View Vote


  • April 18, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 18, 2018
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • April 19, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of the TreasuryFraud offenses and financial crimesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-2905| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2018
Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish procedures to expedite the review of, and seek an indictment in, any case involving identity theft or aggravated identity theft by an individual who impersonates an employee or officer of the Internal Revenue Service. DOJ must submit to Congress and publish a report that contains certain information on the status of prosecutions for such offenses.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 17, 2018
Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3356-3359; text: CR H3356)
Apr 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2905.
Apr 17, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3429-3430)
Apr 18, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 3 (Roll no. 147).
View Vote
Apr 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2018
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • April 17, 2018
    Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 17, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3356-3359; text: CR H3356)


  • April 17, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2905.


  • April 17, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 18, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3429-3430)


  • April 18, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 3 (Roll no. 147).
    View Vote


  • April 18, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 18, 2018
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • April 19, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
David Young

David Young

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Ways and Means Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of the TreasuryFraud offenses and financial crimesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Tax administration and collection, taxpayers