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Investigation into IRS Data Sharing with Homeland Security

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Key Points

  • Congress is asking for a detailed look at how the Department of the Treasury shares private tax information with the Department of Homeland Security. This request focuses on a specific agreement between the two agencies used for investigating crimes that are not related to taxes.
  • The resolution requires the government to provide records of every time Homeland Security asked for or received taxpayer data from the IRS. This includes information from major databases that track individual and business tax accounts, as well as audit records.
  • Lawmakers want to know if these agencies are following privacy laws that protect taxpayer information. They are specifically looking for any instances where data might have been shared illegally or against official government guidelines.
  • If passed, the President and top officials would have 14 days to turn over all related emails, call logs, and records to the House of Representatives. This is part of an oversight process used by Congress to check on how the executive branch is operating.

Milestones

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Mar 3, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Mar 3, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill NumberHRES 1097
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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