Passed in the House on March 31, 2025 · 385 Yea, 0 Nay, 45 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 997 National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act
In plain English: This bill allows the National Taxpayer Advocate to hire their own lawyers and give them more power over staff within the Taxpayer Advocate Service. This change aims to ensure the Advocate can get legal advice directly.
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to appoint legal counsel within the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) to report directly to the National Taxpayer Advocate. The bill also expands the authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate to take personnel actions with respect to local taxpayer advocates (located in each state) to include actions with respect to any employee of TAS. Currently, pursuant to a Department of the Treasury ord…