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Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6495| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to enhance taxpayer notification and privacy when the IRS seeks information from third parties. It mandates that if the IRS seeks information from third parties that has not been previously requested from the taxpayer and could reasonably be provided by them, the notice to the taxpayer must identify each specific item of information to be sought. Furthermore, the bill requires the IRS to provide the taxpayer with a reasonable opportunity , at least 45 days, to respond and furnish the requested information before contacting third parties, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. However, these requirements for specific itemization and a 45-day response period do not apply when information is sought for the collection of a tax liability or if the Secretary determines the information is necessary, irrespective of prior requests or the taxpayer's ability to provide it.

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Timeline
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2629
Introduced in Senate
Dec 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 7, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
Jan 7, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3106-3107)
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6495.
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2629
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 7, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.


  • January 7, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.


  • April 27, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3106-3107)


  • April 27, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6495.


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2629: Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2025
Business recordsPersonnel recordsRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6495| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
The "Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to enhance taxpayer notification and privacy when the IRS seeks information from third parties. It mandates that if the IRS seeks information from third parties that has not been previously requested from the taxpayer and could reasonably be provided by them, the notice to the taxpayer must identify each specific item of information to be sought. Furthermore, the bill requires the IRS to provide the taxpayer with a reasonable opportunity , at least 45 days, to respond and furnish the requested information before contacting third parties, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. However, these requirements for specific itemization and a 45-day response period do not apply when information is sought for the collection of a tax liability or if the Secretary determines the information is necessary, irrespective of prior requests or the taxpayer's ability to provide it.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2629
Introduced in Senate
Dec 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 7, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
Jan 7, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3106-3107)
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6495.
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2629
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 7, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.


  • January 7, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.


  • April 27, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 27, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3106-3107)


  • April 27, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6495.


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)


  • April 27, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3106)


  • April 27, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 27, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2629: Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsPersonnel recordsRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayers