Require an independent audit of the Internal Revenue Service to ensure financial accountability and transparency.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Audit the IRS Act?
The Audit the IRS Act, known as S. 1427, has been in the Senate Committee on Finance since April 9, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a hearing or vote, but most bills fail to advance past this stage in the legislative process. No action has occurred on this bill since April 9, 2025, and historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common reason for a bill to expire.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Audit the IRS Act (S. 1427 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4826 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4826 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Joni Ernst (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.