H.R. 1957 - 116th Congress (2019-2020) - Great American Outdoors Act

This bill modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems.

The bill includes provisions that

establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation;
require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy;
continue the IRS Free File Program;
exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise;
modify tax enforcement procedures that address issues such as the seizure of property, issuing a summons, joint liability, referral for private debt collection, and contacting third parties;
establish requirements for responding to Taxpayer Advocate Directives;
permanently authorize the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program;
modify procedures for whistle-blowers;
establish requirements for cybersecurity and identify protection;
prohibit the rehiring of certain IRS employees who were removed for misconduct;
allow the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and
increase the penalty for failing to file a return.

The bill requires the IRS Commissioner to appoint a Chief Information Officer, modifies the requirements for managing information technology, and authorizes streamlined critical pay authority for certain IRS information technology positions.

The bill also requires the IRS to implement

an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings,
a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and
uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures.

Text (6)

Enrolled Bill

Engrossed Amendment Senate

June 17, 2020

Placed on Calendar Senate

April 29, 2019

Reported in House

April 9, 2019

Engrossed in House

April 9, 2019

Introduced in House

March 28, 2019

Amendments (82)

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Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1632 to Senate Amendment 1631

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1631 to Senate Amendment 1630

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Amendments

Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1630

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Amendments

Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1629 to Senate Amendment 1628

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1628

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Amendments

Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1627 to Senate Amendment 1626

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Jun 10, 2020

Submitted in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1626 to Senate Amendment 1617

To improve the bill.

Submitted

Amendments

Jun 17, 2020

Agreed to in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1618

To amend the title.

Agreed To

Jun 15, 2020

Agreed to in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1617

In the nature of a substitute.

Agreed To

Amendments

Actions (47)

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08/04/2020

Became Public Law No: 116-152.

08/04/2020

Signed by President.

07/24/2020

Presented to President.

07/22/2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

07/22/2020

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 107 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3642-3644)

07/22/2020

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 107 (Roll no. 155).(text: CR H3642-3644)

07/22/2020

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendments and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the Senate amendments until a time to be announced.

07/22/2020

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

07/22/2020

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053 and the order of the House of July 21, 2020, the House proceeded with 80 minutes of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957.

07/22/2020

Pursuant to H. Res. 1053, Mr. Grijalva moved to take H.R. 1957 from the Speaker's table, with the Senate amendments thereto and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3642-3657, H3667-3668)

07/21/2020

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding H. Res. 1053, during consideration of the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957 pursuant to such resolution, debate on such motion to concur shall not exceed 80 minutes, with one hour equally controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.

07/20/2020

Rule H. Res. 1053 passed House.

07/20/2020

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1053 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327 and H.R. 1957. Provides for the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a new date.

06/18/2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

06/17/2020

Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 121.

06/17/2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 121.

06/17/2020

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3027, S3031-3038)

06/16/2020

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2982, S2994-2996, S3006-3010)

06/15/2020

Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 23. Record Vote Number: 120. (CR S2972)

06/15/2020

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2960, S2963-2972)

06/12/2020

Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1630) fell when cloture was invoked on SA 1617.

06/12/2020

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2949-2956)

06/11/2020

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2903, S2911-2920, S2922-2928)

06/10/2020

Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1630) made in Senate. (CR S2853)

06/10/2020

Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2853)

06/10/2020

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2852-2853)

06/10/2020

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 18. Record Vote Number: 116.

06/10/2020

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2841)

06/09/2020

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2774)

06/08/2020

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 17. Record Vote Number: 114. (CR S2759)

06/08/2020

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2748)

06/04/2020

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2743)

06/04/2020

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

04/29/2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.

04/11/2019

Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

04/10/2019

Received in the Senate.

04/09/2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

04/09/2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3151-3162)

04/09/2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3151-3162)

04/09/2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1957.

04/09/2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3151-3166)

04/09/2019

Mr. Lewis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

04/09/2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.

04/09/2019

Committee on Financial Services discharged.

04/09/2019

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-39, Part I.

03/28/2019

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.

03/28/2019

Introduced in House

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