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The House passed this bill in March 2025, and it is now waiting for the Senate Finance Committee to take action. Nothing has happened with the bill since March 2025, and it is considered stalled. It is unlikely to move forward because the Senate rarely schedules votes for bills that pass the House.
No action since April 2025
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 2755 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2755 (118th) →Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: CR H1349-1350)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 85).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1356-1357)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
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