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Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act

USA119th CongressHR-9498| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as an amicus curiae in Federal tax cases. This new authority allows the Advocate to present views on issues that broadly affect the rights of taxpayers , particularly those outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Federal courts are mandated to grant the Advocate's application to appear in such actions, ensuring their participation in significant legal proceedings. This expansion of the Advocate's role aims to provide a voice for taxpayer interests in the judicial system. The amendment will take effect upon the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • June 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act

USA119th CongressHR-9498| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2026
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as an amicus curiae in Federal tax cases. This new authority allows the Advocate to present views on issues that broadly affect the rights of taxpayers , particularly those outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Federal courts are mandated to grant the Advocate's application to appear in such actions, ensuring their participation in significant legal proceedings. This expansion of the Advocate's role aims to provide a voice for taxpayer interests in the judicial system. The amendment will take effect upon the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • June 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted