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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 7971

Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act

Reps. Schweikert and Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Real-Time IRS Wait Time Dashboard

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

TaxesTechnology Digital

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

IRS employees would need to implement and maintain new technology systems including the real-time dashboard, expanded online accounts, mobile app, and public API. This represents a significant operational change requiring new workflows and training. The bill also requires focus groups and an investigation program for unauthorized disclosures, adding administrative responsibilities.

The Secretary shall require the Internal Revenue Service to provide in real time on its public website, to the extent practical, the following
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Milestones

4 milestones14 actions
Apr 28, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 27, 2026House

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

Apr 27, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3102-3103)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Apr 27, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Apr 27, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7971.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act

Bill NumberHR 7971
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Cosponsors

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