Strengthen the program that rewards people who report tax evasion to the government.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act?
The House passed H.R. 7959 on April 27, 2026, and the bill now sits with the Senate Committee on Finance. The Senate must act next to move the legislation forward, but the 60 vote threshold required to advance bills often causes delays. Historically, most bills that pass the House do not receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7959 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 1300 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1300 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 625 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 625 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mike Kelly (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.