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Recovery of Stolen Checks Act

USA119th CongressHR-1155| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
David Kustoff (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Recovery of Stolen Checks Act" proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, introducing a new option for taxpayers to receive certain replacement refunds. This bill specifically targets situations where an original paper check, issued as a refund for a tax overpayment, has been lost or stolen . Under the new provisions, taxpayers who are otherwise eligible to receive a replacement paper check will have the ability to elect to receive that refund amount via direct deposit . The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to establish the necessary regulations and procedures for this electronic payment method within six months of the Act's enactment. This initiative aims to provide a more secure and efficient way for taxpayers to recover their rightful refunds.

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Timeline
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Mar 27, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
Mar 27, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-41.
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 31, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353)
Mar 31, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353: 1)
Mar 31, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.
Mar 31, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 31, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1351)
Mar 31, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 1, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2449
Introduced in Senate
  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • March 27, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.


  • March 27, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-41.


  • March 31, 2025
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 31, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353)


  • March 31, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353: 1)


  • March 31, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.


  • March 31, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 31, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1351)


  • March 31, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 1, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2449
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2449: Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Recovery of Stolen Checks Act

USA119th CongressHR-1155| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
The "Recovery of Stolen Checks Act" proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, introducing a new option for taxpayers to receive certain replacement refunds. This bill specifically targets situations where an original paper check, issued as a refund for a tax overpayment, has been lost or stolen . Under the new provisions, taxpayers who are otherwise eligible to receive a replacement paper check will have the ability to elect to receive that refund amount via direct deposit . The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to establish the necessary regulations and procedures for this electronic payment method within six months of the Act's enactment. This initiative aims to provide a more secure and efficient way for taxpayers to recover their rightful refunds.

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Timeline
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Mar 27, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
Mar 27, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-41.
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 31, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353)
Mar 31, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353: 1)
Mar 31, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.
Mar 31, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 31, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1351)
Mar 31, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 1, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2449
Introduced in Senate
  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • March 27, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.


  • March 27, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-41.


  • March 31, 2025
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 31, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353)


  • March 31, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353: 1)


  • March 31, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.


  • March 31, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 31, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1351)


  • March 31, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 1, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2449
    Introduced in Senate
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
David Kustoff (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2449: Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalTax administration and collection, taxpayers