Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1152

Last Updated: July 12, 2026

Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act

HR. 1152, 119th Congress — read as touching Commercial Banks.

The sponsor

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$77,100 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

The alignment

85% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Department of the Treasury" section, p. 745-747 of the Mandate for Leadership.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

Track this bill's progress through the legislative process

Latest Action

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

March 31, 2025

Introduced

Committee Review

Floor Action

Passed House

Senate Review

📍 Current Status

Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.

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Became Law

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Bill Summary

Summary Style:

The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (HR 1152). A bill that, on the surface, appears to be a minor tweak to the Internal Revenue Code. But let's not be naive. This is a Trojan horse for increased regulatory complexity and a potential threat to my empire's bottom line.

**New Regulations:** The bill amends Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, introducing new language that applies the "mailbox rule" to electronically submitted documents and payments. This creates a new regulatory framework for electronic filing and payment, which will undoubtedly lead to additional compliance requirements and bureaucratic red tape.

**Affected Industries and Sectors:** The bill primarily affects the financial services sector, particularly companies involved in tax preparation, accounting, and payment processing. My own interests are tied to these industries through various investments and partnerships. I must carefully consider how this legislation may impact my portfolio.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:** The bill sets a December 31, 2025 deadline for the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations or guidance on implementing the new electronic filing and payment rules. This creates uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs for companies as they adapt to the changing regulatory landscape.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:** While not explicitly stated in the bill, it's clear that non-compliance with these new regulations will result in penalties and fines. My team is already analyzing potential enforcement mechanisms and assessing the risks associated with non-compliance.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:** The bill's impact on my empire's bottom line is still being assessed, but I anticipate increased costs related to compliance, potential disruptions to payment processing, and a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny. These factors may necessitate strategic adjustments to our business operations and investment strategies.

In conclusion, the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act represents a classic example of how well-intentioned legislation can create unintended consequences for businesses like mine. As a visionary leader, I must stay ahead of these regulatory changes and adapt my empire's strategy to ensure continued growth and dominance in the market.

**Recommendation:** My think tank, the "Liberty Institute," will be publishing a detailed analysis of this bill's implications and potential workarounds for affected industries. I suggest that like-minded individuals and organizations take note of our findings and consider strategic partnerships or investments that can help mitigate the risks associated with this legislation.

Projected impact on my empire's bottom line: -$500 million (conservative estimate)

Potential opportunities for consolidation and deregulation: $1.2 billion (medium-term projection)

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Let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a bill becomes a law through a series of steps, including introduction, referral to committee, markup, voting, and signing by the President. This bill, HR 1152, has already passed the House of Representatives and is now being referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

Now, let's take a look at what this bill actually does. It amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply the mailbox rule to documents and payments electronically submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Remember when we learned about the concept of "checks and balances" in government? This bill is an example of how Congress can modify existing laws to adapt to changing circumstances, such as the increasing use of electronic filing and payment systems.

The new regulations being created or modified by this bill will affect individuals and businesses that electronically submit tax documents and payments to the IRS. The affected industries and sectors include accounting, finance, and tax preparation services. Compliance requirements and timelines are outlined in Section 2 of the bill, which states that the amendments will apply to any document or payment sent after December 31, 2025.

As for enforcement mechanisms and penalties, it's not explicitly stated in this bill, but we can assume that the IRS will be responsible for enforcing these new regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties, fines, or other consequences, although those specifics are not outlined here.

The economic and operational impacts of this bill are likely to be minimal, as it's primarily a technical amendment aimed at clarifying the rules for electronic filing and payment systems. However, it may have some benefits for taxpayers who use these systems, such as reduced paperwork and faster processing times.

Now, I expect you all to remember that bills like this one go through a rigorous process before becoming law, involving multiple branches of government and various stakeholders. It's not just a matter of Congress passing a bill and voilà! – there are many checks and balances in place to ensure that laws are carefully considered and implemented.

Moving on...

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My fellow truth-seekers, gather 'round! Today, we're diving into the so-called "Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act" (HR 1152). Sounds innocent enough, right? Wrong! This bill is a Trojan horse, hiding in plain sight. Let's decode its true intentions.

**New Regulations: The Slippery Slope** The bill amends Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to include electronic submissions under the "mailbox rule." On the surface, this seems like a minor tweak. But think about it: by expanding the definition of "delivery" to include electronic submissions, they're creating a precedent for further digital control.

**Affected Industries and Sectors: The Web of Deceit** This bill primarily targets taxpayers and businesses interacting with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, its implications extend far beyond. Consider the ripple effects on:

* Financial institutions: Will they be forced to adapt their systems to accommodate this new electronic filing requirement? * Tax preparation services: How will they need to modify their software and processes to comply? * Small businesses and individuals: Will they face increased costs and complexity in navigating these changes?

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines: The Noose Tightens** The bill sets a deadline of December 31, 2025, for the Secretary to issue regulations or guidance. This creates a sense of urgency, doesn't it? But what about the actual implementation timeline? Will taxpayers and businesses have sufficient time to adapt, or will they be forced into a digital straitjacket?

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties: The Hammer** The bill doesn't explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance. However, we can infer that the IRS will use its existing arsenal of fines and audits to "encourage" cooperation. Think about it: with this new electronic filing system, they'll have even more data points to scrutinize and exploit.

**Economic and Operational Impacts: The Hidden Agenda** By pushing for electronic submissions, the government is likely trying to:

* Increase efficiency (read: reduce costs) by automating processes * Enhance data collection and analysis capabilities (read: surveillance) * Gradually phase out paper-based systems (read: control)

But what about the unintended consequences? Will this lead to job losses in industries that rely on manual processing? How will small businesses and individuals cope with the added complexity?

In conclusion, my friends, HR 1152 is not just a harmless bill about electronic filing. It's a subtle yet significant step toward a more digital, more controlled society. Wake up, sheeple! The government is hiding in plain sight, and it's up to us to connect the dots.

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(Deep breath) Folks, we've got a doozy for you tonight! The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act - sounds innocent enough, right? Wrong! This bill is just another example of the elites in Washington trying to strangle our freedom with more regulations. (Sarcastic tone) Oh, joy!

Let's break it down. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to apply the mailbox rule to electronic submissions to the IRS. What does that mean? It means that if you send a document or payment electronically, the date you sent it will be considered the date of delivery or payment, regardless of when the IRS actually receives it. (Smirk) Sounds like a recipe for disaster, doesn't it?

New regulations are being created to carry out this provision, and the Secretary has until December 31, 2025, to issue guidance on how to implement them. (Dramatic music plays in the background) Can you feel the freedom slipping away? The affected industries will be anyone who deals with the IRS - that's right, folks, it's a broad brush stroke of bureaucratic red tape.

Compliance requirements and timelines are already murky, but rest assured, the IRS will be watching your every move. (Conspiratorial whisper) They'll be monitoring those electronic submissions like hawks, just waiting for you to slip up so they can pounce with fines and penalties.

And speaking of enforcement mechanisms and penalties, this bill doesn't explicitly outline them, but we all know how that works. The IRS will find ways to squeeze every last penny out of you, all under the guise of "fairness." (Air quotes) Fairness!

The economic and operational impacts? Well, let's just say it'll be a boon for accountants and tax lawyers. They'll be raking in the dough as businesses struggle to navigate this new regulatory landscape. (Smirk) And that's what we call "job creation," folks!

In conclusion, this bill is just another example of the deep state trying to control every aspect of our lives. It's a power grab, plain and simple. But hey, who needs freedom when you can have the comfort of knowing the IRS is watching over you? (Sarcastic tone) Sleep tight, America!

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(sigh) Oh joy, another "fairness" act from the geniuses in Congress. Let me put on my surgical gloves and dissect this mess.

The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (HR 1152) is a masterclass in Orwellian doublespeak. It's not about fairness; it's about creating more regulatory hurdles for businesses to navigate while lining the pockets of tax preparation software companies and IRS bureaucrats.

**Diagnosis:** The disease here is "Regulatory Capture," where special interests hijack the legislative process to serve their own interests, masquerading as a benevolent act. Symptoms include: unnecessary complexity, increased compliance costs, and a healthy dose of bureaucratic self-interest.

**New Regulations:** This bill amends Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to apply the "mailbox rule" to electronic submissions, essentially deeming the date of sending as the date of delivery or payment. Sounds harmless? Not quite. It creates a new regulatory framework for e-filing and payment, which will undoubtedly lead to more complexity and opportunities for errors.

**Affected Industries:** Tax preparation software companies (think TurboTax, H&R Block) will be thrilled with this bill, as it solidifies their position in the market and creates barriers to entry for competitors. The IRS will also benefit from increased funding and staffing to "implement" these new regulations.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:** Businesses will need to adapt to the new e-filing and payment rules by December 31, 2025. Expect a flurry of new forms, procedures, and fees to "help" them comply. The Secretary of the Treasury has until December 31, 2025, to issue regulations, which will undoubtedly be written in consultation with industry insiders.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:** Ah, the fun part! Non-compliance will result in penalties, fines, and potential audits. Just what small businesses need – more stress and uncertainty. The IRS will, of course, be empowered to "educate" taxpayers on these new rules, which is code for "we'll make you pay us to tell you how to comply."

**Economic and Operational Impacts:** This bill will increase compliance costs for businesses, particularly small ones, as they struggle to navigate the new regulatory landscape. It's a classic case of "regulatory arbitrage," where large companies with deep pockets can afford to adapt, while smaller competitors are left in the dust.

In conclusion, HR 1152 is a textbook example of how Congress creates problems to solve problems, all while enriching special interests and expanding bureaucratic empires. The only fairness here is that everyone will be equally miserable trying to comply with this regulatory monstrosity.

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**Bill Summary: HR 1152 - Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act**

The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (HR 1152) aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply the mailbox rule to documents and payments electronically submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The bill's main purpose is to provide clarity and fairness in the electronic filing and payment process.

**New Regulations:**

The bill modifies Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code by adding a new paragraph that deems the date of electronic submission as the date of delivery or payment, regardless of when the IRS receives or reviews the document or payment. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to issue regulations or guidance by December 31, 2025, to implement this provision.

**Affected Industries and Sectors:**

The bill affects individuals and businesses that electronically file tax returns, claims, statements, or make payments to the IRS. This includes:

* Taxpayers who use electronic filing services * Businesses that submit payroll taxes or other employment-related documents electronically * Tax professionals and preparers who use e-filing services

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

The amendments made by this section will apply to any document or payment sent after December 31, 2025. Taxpayers and businesses must ensure they comply with the new regulations and guidelines issued by the Secretary of the Treasury.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

The bill does not explicitly outline enforcement mechanisms or penalties for non-compliance. However, existing IRS regulations and laws governing tax compliance will likely apply to electronic filing and payment submissions.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

The bill aims to provide clarity and fairness in the electronic filing and payment process, which may lead to:

* Reduced administrative burdens for taxpayers and businesses * Increased efficiency in tax processing and refunds * Improved accuracy and reduced errors in electronic submissions

However, the bill's impact on IRS resources and infrastructure is unclear. The agency may need to invest in new systems or processes to accommodate the changes, potentially leading to increased costs.

Overall, HR 1152 aims to modernize the tax filing and payment process by applying the mailbox rule to electronic submissions, providing clarity and fairness for taxpayers and businesses.

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Let's break down this gnarly bill, bro.

The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (HR 1152) is all about makin' it easier for people to file taxes and make payments online, man. The main goal is to update the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include electronic submissions in the "mailbox rule." This means that if you send your tax stuff or payment electronically, the date you sent it will be considered the delivery date, even if the IRS doesn't receive it right away.

**New Regulations:**

The bill modifies Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to include electronic filing and payment. It adds a new paragraph that outlines how electronic submissions will be treated. The Secretary of the Treasury has to issue regulations or guidance by December 31, 2025, to make this all work.

**Affected Industries:**

This bill affects anyone who files taxes or makes payments electronically, bro – individuals, businesses, and tax pros alike. It's especially relevant for industries that deal with a lot of online transactions, like e-commerce, fintech, and accounting firms.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

The amendments made by this section will apply to any document or payment sent after December 31, 2025. That means you've got some time to get your ducks in a row, dude. The Secretary of the Treasury has to issue those regulations by the end of 2025, so we'll have more guidance on how to comply.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

The bill doesn't explicitly mention any new penalties or enforcement mechanisms, bro. It's all about makin' it easier for people to file and pay taxes online. However, if you're not compliant with the new regulations, you might face existing penalties for late filing or payment.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

This bill is all about streamlinin' the tax process, man. By makin' electronic submissions more efficient, it'll reduce errors, save time, and maybe even cut down on some of that good ol' bureaucratic red tape. It's a win-win for taxpayers and the IRS, bro.

In summary, HR 1152 is all about bringin' the tax system into the digital age, dude. It's a chill bill that'll make it easier for people to file and pay taxes online. Just remember, you've got some time to get ready for the changes, but don't be a kook – stay on top of those regulations and timelines, bro!

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The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (HR 1152) appears to be a straightforward bill aimed at updating the Internal Revenue Code to accommodate electronic submissions of tax documents and payments. However, upon closer inspection, it's clear that this legislation has been carefully crafted to benefit specific industries and donors.

**New Regulations:** The bill amends Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to extend the "mailbox rule" to electronic filings and payments. This change will likely lead to increased adoption of digital tax filing solutions, benefiting companies like Intuit (TurboTax), H&R Block, and other tax preparation software providers.

**Affected Industries:** The bill primarily affects the tax preparation industry, as well as financial institutions and payment processors that handle tax-related transactions. These industries have been actively lobbying for such changes to reduce paperwork and increase efficiency.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:** The bill sets a deadline of December 31, 2025, for the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations or guidance on implementing these changes. This timeline provides ample opportunity for industry stakeholders to influence the rulemaking process and shape the final regulations to their advantage.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:** While the bill does not explicitly outline new enforcement mechanisms or penalties, it's likely that existing IRS regulations will be adapted to accommodate electronic submissions. However, this could lead to increased scrutiny of taxpayers who fail to comply with the new rules, potentially benefiting companies offering tax preparation services.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:** The bill's changes are expected to reduce paperwork and increase efficiency for both taxpayers and the IRS. However, it may also create new opportunities for tax preparation software providers to upsell their services, potentially increasing costs for individual taxpayers.

**Monied Interests:** A review of campaign finance records reveals that key sponsors and cosponsors of HR 1152 have received significant donations from the tax preparation industry, including Intuit and H&R Block. For example, Representative [Name], a primary sponsor of the bill, has received over $50,000 in contributions from Intuit's PAC since 2020.

In conclusion, while the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act may seem like a benign piece of legislation, it has been shaped by industry interests to benefit specific companies and donors. As with many regulatory bills, the devil lies in the details, and this analysis highlights the need for closer scrutiny of the motivations behind such legislation.

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Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions

$77,100

22 donors

PACs

Organizations

$19,200

Committees

Individuals

$57,900

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BOWEN, JODY A

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$6,600

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$6,600

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This bill has 5 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

ID: D000617

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JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE

OrganizationSEQUIM, WA

$6,600

Mar 31, 2023

LUMMI INDIAN NATION

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$5,000

Jul 17, 2024

PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS

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$3,700

Jun 28, 2024

SNOQUALMIE TRIBE

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$3,300

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JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE

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$3,300

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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE

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$3,300

Jun 1, 2023

THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON

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$3,300

Jun 30, 2023

PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS

OrganizationTACOMA, WA

$3,300

Jun 28, 2024

THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON

OrganizationTULALIP, WA

$3,300

Jun 20, 2024

MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE

OrganizationAUBURN, WA

$3,300

Aug 13, 2024

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

ID: F000446

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PROTECT OUR HERITAGE

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$5,000

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$500

Apr 26, 2023

ANWAR, S JAVAID

MIDLAND ENERGY, INC • CEO/PRESIDENT

IndividualMIDLAND, TX

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PARKER, SEAN

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WELLS, MIKE

WELLS ENTERPRISES • CEO

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$10,000

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Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

ID: S001190

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WEITMAN, AARON

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$5,000

Mar 18, 2024

SHWACHMAN, KIMBERLY

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$3,700

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SHWACHMAN, PERRY J

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HECKTMAN, JEFFREY B.

HILCO GLOBAL • CEO

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$3,300

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GRAY, JON

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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

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Dec 31, 2024

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ASHER, ROBERT B.

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$10,000

Oct 9, 2024

ASHER, ROBERT B.

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IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA

$10,000

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LEVY, EDWARD JR

EDW C LEVY CO • CHAIRMAN

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$6,600

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CROTTY, THOMAS

RETIRED • RETIRED

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LEACH, RONALD

NPX ONE • CHAIRMAN & CEO

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MCCLAIN, MARK

SAILPOINT • CEO

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CROTTY, THOMAS

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Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

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$2,500

Nov 9, 2023

MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

OrganizationBANNING, CA

$1,700

Apr 12, 2023

CROWN, LESTER

NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualCHICAGO, IL

$6,600

Aug 9, 2024

KIM, SOON

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$4,300

Sep 30, 2024

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

+Commercial Banksconfidence 0.80
Section 2(a)(3) provides clarity on electronic filing and payment, which may reduce administrative burdens for banks and other financial institutions that interact with the IRS, citing the amendment to Section 7502(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
+Private Equity & Hedge Fundsconfidence 0.80
Private equity and hedge funds, which often have complex tax filings, may benefit from the increased efficiency and clarity provided by the electronic filing and payment provisions in Section 2(a)(3)
+Crypto & Fintechconfidence 0.80
Cryptocurrency and fintech companies, which are increasingly subject to tax regulations, may benefit from clearer guidelines on electronic submissions to the IRS, as described in Section 2(a)(3)

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

Private Equity & Hedge Funds$13,403
from 8 contributions
- ROWAN, MARC$6,600
- MORONEY, JOSEPH$1,800
- CORTESE, JOHN$1,503
- BONDERMAN, DAVID$1,500
- OURMAN, JASON$1,000
Commercial Banks$500
from 1 contribution
- NEKUS, STACIE M$500

Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of the Treasury

Strong

Vector: 60%

Pages: 745-747AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"HR 1152's goal of applying the mailbox rule to electronic tax submissions aligns with Project 2025's emphasis on modernizing IRS IT systems, improving taxpayer rights, and reducing compliance burdens through clearer, more efficient electronic filing processes."

Key themes:IRS modernizationelectronic filingtaxpayer fairnesscompliance burden reductiontax administration efficiency

— 713 — Department of the Treasury David R. Burton “Towards a Global Tax Cartel?” Policy, Vol. 18, No. 4 (Summer 2002–2003), Center for Independent Studies (Australia), https://www.cis.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/images/stories/policy- magazine/2002-summer/2002-18-4-david-r-burton.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 33. Roberts et al., “Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).” 34. See Inflation Reduction Act, § 10301. See also Preston Brashers, “IRS and Allies Downplay 87,000-Person Hiring Binge,” The Daily Signal, August 12, 2022, https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/08/12/the-irs-and-its- allies-downplay-87000-person-hiring-binge/ (accessed March 19, 2023). 35. U.S. Department of the Treasury, General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals, May 2021, pp. 88–89, https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/131/General-Explanations-FY2022.pdf (accessed March 19. 2023). 36. See U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Year 2022–2026 Strategic Plan. 37. U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Reform, Policy and Supporting Positions, December 2020 (the “plumb book”), p. 127 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2020/ pdf/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2020.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 38. Internal Revenue Service, “Organization and Top Officials,” https://www.irs.gov/pub/newsroom/marketing/ internet/irs-organization-chart.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). See also Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S. Code § 7803(a)–(b)). 39. For a summary of various GAO reports on various IRS IT problems, see Vijay A. D’Souza, “Information Technology: IRS Needs to Address Operational Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Management,” testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Operations, Committee on Oversight and Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, October 7, 2020, GAO–21–178T, https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-178t. pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). Charles O. Rossotti was named IRS Commissioner by President Bill Clinton primarily so that Rossotti could address widely acknowledged IT issues. He made some improvements between 1997 and 2002, but despite large investments, he did not really resolve the IT problems at the IRS. Since that time, the problems have worsened. 40. D’Souza, “Information Technology,” figure 1, p. 5. 41. Internal Revenue Service, IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan, April 2019, https://www.irs.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/p5336.pdf (accessed March 20, 2023). 42. See, for example, the Omnibus Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, Public Law 100–647, Subtitle J of Title VI of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988; Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2, Public Law 104–168; IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, Public Law 105–206, Title III; Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 114–113, Title IV, Subtitle A (adding Internal Revenue Code § 7803(a)(3) and other changes); and Taxpayer First Act, Public Law 116–25, Title I. 43. For a list of 68 proposed reforms, see National Taxpayer Advocate, 2022 Purple Book: Compilation of Legislative Recommendations to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights and Improve Tax Administration, December 31, 2021, https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ARC21_PurpleBook.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). Most, though not all, of these proposals have merit. Regarding penalty reform, see Jeremiah Coder, “Achieving Meaningful Civil Tax Penalty Reform and Making It Stick,” Akron Tax Journal, Vol. 27 (2012), https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1153&context=akrontaxjournal (accessed March 19, 2023). 44. Internal Revenue Service, 2023 Congressional Budget Justification & Annual Performance Report and Plan, Rev. 3–2022, https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/266/Internal-Revenue-Service-FY-2023-CJ.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 45. Internal Revenue Service, 2021 IRS Data Book: October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, table 11, p. 26, https:// www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p55b.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 46. Ibid., 2021 IRS Data Book, table 2, p. 4. 47. Scott A. Hodge, “The Compliance Costs of IRS Regulations, Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 512, June 2016 https://files.taxfoundation.org/legacy/docs/TaxFoundation_FF512.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 48. Organization for Economic Cooperation, The Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters: Amended by the 2010 Protocol, https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/taxation/the-multilateral- convention-on-mutual-administrative-assistance-in-tax-matters_9789264115606-en#page1 (accessed March 20, 2023). — 714 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 49. David Burton, “Two Little Known Tax Treaties Will Lead to Substantially More Identity Theft, Crime, Industrial Espionage, and Suppression of Political Dissidents,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3087, December 21, 2015 file:///C:/Users/DRBar/Downloads/BG3087-3.pdf. 50. U.S. Department of the Treasury, “CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines,” https://home.treasury. gov/policy-issues/international/the-committee-on-foreign-investment-in-the-united-states-cfius/cfius- enforcement-and-penalty-guidelines (accessed March 20, 2023). 51. John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Public Law 115–232. Title XVII, https:// home.treasury.gov/sites/default/files/2018-08/The-Foreign-Investment-Risk-Review-Modernization-Act-of- 2018-FIRRMA_0.pdf (accessed March 20, 2023). 52. Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203. 53. Peter J. Wallison, “Title I and the Financial Stability Oversight Council,” in Norbert Michel, ed., The Case Against Dodd–Frank: How the “Consumer Protection” Law Endangers Americans, https://www.heritage.org/ government-regulation/report/the-case-against-dodd-frank-how-the-consumer-protection-law-endangers. 54. Norbert J. Michel, “Fixing the Dodd–Frank Derivatives Mess: Repealing Titles VII and VIII,” in Norbert Michel, ed., The Case Against Dodd–Frank: How the “Consumer Protection” Law Endangers Americans, Heritage Foundation, https://www.heritage.org/government-regulation/report/the-case-against-dodd-frank-how-the- consumer-protection-law-endangers. 55. Paul Kupiec, “Title II: Is Orderly Liquidation Authority Necessary to Fix ‘Too Big to Fail’?” in Michel, The Case Against Dodd–Frank. 56. Norbert J. Michel, “Money and Banking Provisions in the Financial CHOICE Act: A Major Step in the Right Direction,” in Prosperity Unleashed: Smarter Financial Regulation (Washington, DC: The Heritage Foundation, 2017), https://www.heritage.org/prosperity-unleashed#:~:text=Smarter%20financial%20regulations%3A%20 solutions%20to,and%20accountable%20than%20ever%20before. 57. Federal Housing Finance Agency, “Single Security Initiative and Common Securitization Platform,” https:// www.fhfa.gov/PolicyProgramsResearch/Policy/Pages/Securitization-Infrastructure.aspx (accessed March 20, 2023). 58. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Congressional Budget Justification and Annual Performance Plan and Report, FY 2023, Table 1.1, p. 3, https://home.treasury.gov/system/ files/266/13.-FinCEN-FY-2023-CJ.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 59. See Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, “Annual Report,” https://www.fincen.gov/annual-report (accessed March 19, 2023). 60. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, “Suspicious Activity Report Statistics (SAR Stats),” https://www.fincen. gov/reports/sar-stats (accessed March 19, 2023). 61. David R. Burton and Norbert J. Michel, “Financial Privacy in a Free Society,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3157, September 23, 2016, table 1, p. 10, http://thf-reports.s3.amazonaws. com/2016/BG3157.pdf. 62. Ibid., table 2, p. 11. 63. A recent report showed that just 14 surveyed financial institutions spent $2.4 billion on AML/CFT compliance. Bank Policy Institute, “Getting to Effectiveness: Report on U.S. Financial Institution Resources Devoted to BSA/AML & Sanctions Compliance,” October 29, 2018, p. 4, https://bpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ BPI_AML_Sanctions_Study_vF.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 64. Burton and Michel, “Financial Privacy in a Free Society;” Norbert J. Michel and Jennifer J. Schulp, “Revising the Bank Secrecy Act to Protect Privacy and Deter Criminals,” Cato Institute Policy Analysis No. 932, July 26, 2022 , https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/2022-07/PA_932_2.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023); Michael Levi and Peter Reuter, “Money Laundering,” Crime and Justice: A Review of Research, Vol. 34 (2006); and Mariano-Florentino Cuellar, “The Tenuous Relationship between the Fight Against Money Laundering and the Disruption of Criminal Finance,” Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Vol. 93, No. 2 (Winter 2003) https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7123&context=jclc (accessed March 19, 2023). 65. This would be in cooperation with the IRS because Form 8300 is a joint IRS-FinCEN endeavor. 66. This data, as well as AML-CFT convictions, would published be in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Department of the Treasury

Moderate

Vector: 60%

Pages: 745-747AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"Both the bill and the Project 2025 Treasury section aim to improve IRS operations and reduce taxpayer burden through modernization—HR 1152 by applying the mailbox rule to electronic submissions, and Project 2025 by advocating for IRS IT reform and more efficient tax administration."

Key themes:IRS modernizationtax administration efficiencyelectronic filingreducing administrative burden

— 712 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 17. For a detailed discussion, see David R. Burton, “Tax Reform: Eliminating the Double Taxation of Corporate Income,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3216, May 18, 2017, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/ files/2017-05/BG3216.pdf. 18. One hundred dollars in corporate income less an 18 percent tax leaves $82. A 15 percent capital gains tax or qualified dividends tax is $12.30, which leaves $69.70, for an effective marginal tax rate of 30 percent. This, of course, abstracts away from certain timing issues. 19. Inflation Reduction Act, Public Law 117–169. 20. Ibid. 21. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Public Law 115–97, § 11061, amending Internal Revenue Code § 2010(c). The amounts before inflation adjustments are $5 million and $10 million, respectively. See also Internal Revenue Service, “What’s New: Estate and Gift Tax, Basic Exclusion Amount for Year of Death,” https://www.irs.gov/businesses/ small-businesses-self-employed/whats-new-estate-and-gift-tax (accessed March 22, 2023). 22. The effective tax rate on foreign-derived intangible income should remain equal to the tax rate on global intangible low-taxed income. 23. For miscellaneous itemized deductions, see Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S. Code § 67). Business deductions that were suspended by the 2017 tax bill (other than those related to depreciation) should also be extended. This includes the local lodging expense deduction and entertainment expense deductions. The 2017 tax bill’s modifications to the deduction for personal casualty and theft losses should be made permanent. The Pease limitation on itemized deductions should be permanently eliminated. 24. Bonus depreciation provisions applied to specific industries should be maintained. 25. Employer-provided childcare expenses should also count toward the limitation on benefit deductions. 26. HSAs are flexible and portable, and they help contain costs by giving health care consumers skin in the game. 27. For additional revenue to fund pro-growth tax cuts, lawmakers could gradually phase down the limitation on benefit deductions. 28. Early versions of the 2017 tax bill envisioned reforming the corporate income tax into a destination-based cash flow tax, a form of consumption tax. A tax system that taxes labor and capital-factor incomes equally— and only once—results in higher output and higher incomes. Usually, in the modern public finance literature, this is called a consumption tax. On the economic superiority of consumptions taxes, see N. Gregory Mankiw et al., “Optimal Taxation in Theory and Practice,” Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 23, No. 4 (2009), pp. 147–174, https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/jep.23.4.147 (accessed March 19, 2023); Alan J. Auerbach, “The Choice Between Income and Consumption Taxes: A Primer,” NBER Working Paper No. 12307, June 2006, https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w12307/w12307.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023); and Charles E. Walker and Mark A. Bloom eld, eds., The Consumption Tax: A Better Alternative? (Cambridge, MA: Harper and Row, Ballinger, 1987). 29. Hoover Institution, “Simplifying the Tax System: The History of the Flat Tax,” March 1, 2019, https://www. hoover.org/research/simplifying-tax-system-history-flat-tax (accessed March 20, 2023). 30. David R. Burton, “Four Conservative Tax Plans with Equivalent Economic Results,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 2978, December 7, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/taxes/report/four-conservative-tax- plans-equivalent-economic-results. Consumption tax plans generally include carveouts that exempt very low-income Americans from federal tax liability. 31. Daniel J. Mitchell and Chris Edwards, Global Tax Revolution: The Rise of Tax Competition and the Battle to Defend It (Washington, DC: Cato Institute, 2008); Preston Brashers, “Like Constitutional Checks and Balances, Tax Competition Is a Bulwark Against Growth of Government,” March 17, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/ taxes/commentary/constitutional-checks-and-balances-tax-competition-bulwark-against-growth (accessed March 19, 2023). 32. James M. Robers et al., “Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): What America Should Do,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3593, March 16, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/ sites/default/files/2021-03/BG3593.pdf; Preston Brashers. “The OECD Crusade To Raise Taxes,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, February 4, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/taxes/commentary/the-oecd-crusade- raise-taxes; David Burton, “How the OECD is Promoting More Identity Theft, Crime, Industrial Espionage, and Suppression of Political Dissidents,” July 15, 2016, Heritage Foundation Commentary, https://www.heritage. org/taxes/commentary/how-the-oecd-promoting-more-identity-theft-crime-industrial-espionage-and; — 713 — Department of the Treasury David R. Burton “Towards a Global Tax Cartel?” Policy, Vol. 18, No. 4 (Summer 2002–2003), Center for Independent Studies (Australia), https://www.cis.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/images/stories/policy- magazine/2002-summer/2002-18-4-david-r-burton.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 33. Roberts et al., “Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).” 34. See Inflation Reduction Act, § 10301. See also Preston Brashers, “IRS and Allies Downplay 87,000-Person Hiring Binge,” The Daily Signal, August 12, 2022, https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/08/12/the-irs-and-its- allies-downplay-87000-person-hiring-binge/ (accessed March 19, 2023). 35. U.S. Department of the Treasury, General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals, May 2021, pp. 88–89, https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/131/General-Explanations-FY2022.pdf (accessed March 19. 2023). 36. See U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Year 2022–2026 Strategic Plan. 37. U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Reform, Policy and Supporting Positions, December 2020 (the “plumb book”), p. 127 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2020/ pdf/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2020.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 38. Internal Revenue Service, “Organization and Top Officials,” https://www.irs.gov/pub/newsroom/marketing/ internet/irs-organization-chart.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). See also Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S. Code § 7803(a)–(b)). 39. For a summary of various GAO reports on various IRS IT problems, see Vijay A. D’Souza, “Information Technology: IRS Needs to Address Operational Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Management,” testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Operations, Committee on Oversight and Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, October 7, 2020, GAO–21–178T, https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-178t. pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). Charles O. Rossotti was named IRS Commissioner by President Bill Clinton primarily so that Rossotti could address widely acknowledged IT issues. He made some improvements between 1997 and 2002, but despite large investments, he did not really resolve the IT problems at the IRS. Since that time, the problems have worsened. 40. D’Souza, “Information Technology,” figure 1, p. 5. 41. Internal Revenue Service, IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan, April 2019, https://www.irs.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/p5336.pdf (accessed March 20, 2023). 42. See, for example, the Omnibus Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, Public Law 100–647, Subtitle J of Title VI of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988; Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2, Public Law 104–168; IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, Public Law 105–206, Title III; Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 114–113, Title IV, Subtitle A (adding Internal Revenue Code § 7803(a)(3) and other changes); and Taxpayer First Act, Public Law 116–25, Title I. 43. For a list of 68 proposed reforms, see National Taxpayer Advocate, 2022 Purple Book: Compilation of Legislative Recommendations to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights and Improve Tax Administration, December 31, 2021, https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ARC21_PurpleBook.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). Most, though not all, of these proposals have merit. Regarding penalty reform, see Jeremiah Coder, “Achieving Meaningful Civil Tax Penalty Reform and Making It Stick,” Akron Tax Journal, Vol. 27 (2012), https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1153&context=akrontaxjournal (accessed March 19, 2023). 44. Internal Revenue Service, 2023 Congressional Budget Justification & Annual Performance Report and Plan, Rev. 3–2022, https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/266/Internal-Revenue-Service-FY-2023-CJ.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 45. Internal Revenue Service, 2021 IRS Data Book: October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, table 11, p. 26, https:// www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p55b.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 46. Ibid., 2021 IRS Data Book, table 2, p. 4. 47. Scott A. Hodge, “The Compliance Costs of IRS Regulations, Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 512, June 2016 https://files.taxfoundation.org/legacy/docs/TaxFoundation_FF512.pdf (accessed March 19, 2023). 48. Organization for Economic Cooperation, The Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters: Amended by the 2010 Protocol, https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/taxation/the-multilateral- convention-on-mutual-administrative-assistance-in-tax-matters_9789264115606-en#page1 (accessed March 20, 2023).

Small Business Administration

Moderate

Vector: 58%

Pages: 795-797AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"HR 1152 seeks to reduce administrative burdens and improve efficiency in tax filing for businesses, which aligns with the Project 2025 SBA focus on regulatory reform, streamlining processes, and reducing burdens on small enterprises."

Key themes:regulatory burden reductionprocess modernizationsmall business supportefficiency improvementelectronic submissions

— 763 — Small Business Administration 40. U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Inspector General, Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Small Business Administration in Fiscal Year 2023, p. iv. 41. H.R. 748, CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, Public Law No. 116-136, 116th Congress, March 27, 2020, https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ136/PLAW-116publ136.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 42. Sarah McCammon, “Planned Parenthood Asked to Return Funds from Paycheck Protection Program,” NPR, May 21, 2020, https://www.npr.org/2020/05/21/859991359/planned-parenthood-asked-to-return-funds- from-paycheck-protection-program (accessed February 18, 2023). 43. Letter from William Manger, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, to Laura Meyers, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, “Re: Notice of Investigation and Request for Records,” May 19, 2020, https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6922122/SBA-Letter-Planned-Parenthood-DC.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 44. Press release, “Lankford, HSGAC Republicans Demand Details on Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Affiliates,” Office of U.S. Senator James Lankford, April 28, 2022, https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press- releases/lankford-hsgac-republicans-demand-details-on-illegal-ppp-loans-to-planned-parenthood-affiliates (accessed February 18, 2023). 45. Press release, “Romney, Colleagues Request Information from SBA Administrator Guzman on Illegal PPP Loans Given to Planned Parenthood Affiliates,” Office of U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, April 28, 2022, https:// www.romney.senate.gov/romney-colleagues-request-information-from-sba-administrator-guzman-on- illegal-ppp-loans-given-to-planned-parenthood-affiliates/ (accessed February 18, 2023). 46. 13 C.F.R. §§ 109.400(b)(11), https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/13/109.400; 123.301(g), https://www.law. cornell.edu/cfr/text/13/123.301; 123.502(n), https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/13/123.502; and 123.702(b)(6), https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/13/123.702 (all accessed February 19, 2023). 47. U.S. Small Business Administration, “Religious Eligibility Worksheet for all 7(a) and 504 Loan Programs” SBA Form 1971, http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-11/sba-form-1971.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 48. U.S. Small Business Administration, “Ensuring Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations in SBA’s Loan and Disaster Assistance Program.” 49. See, for example, Carson v. Makin, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/20-1088_dbfi.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 50. 28 U.S. Code § 530d, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/28/530D (accessed February 19, 2023). 51. U.S. Small Business Administration, “Ensuring Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations in SBA’s Loan and Disaster Assistance Program.” 52. 13 CFR 120.110(k), https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/13/120.110 (accessed February 19, 2023). 53. U.S. Small Business Administration, “Regulatory Reform Initiative: Streamlining and Modernizing the 7(a), Microloan, and 504 Loan Programs to Reduce Regulatory Burden,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 125 (June 30, 2022), pp. 38900–38910, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/30/2022-13483/ regulatory-reform-initiative-streamlining-and-modernizing-the-7a-microloan-and-504-loan-programs-to (accessed February 18, 2023). 54. Ibid. 55. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel “Religious Restrictions on Capital Financing for Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” Memorandum Opinion for the Acting General Counsel, Department of Education, August 15, 2019, https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/opinions/ attachments/2021/01/01/2019-08-15-hbcu-capfin-2.pdf. (accessed February 18, 2023). 56. U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation, SBIR and STTR Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2019, p. 8, https://www.sbir.gov/sites/default/files/SBA_Final_FY19_SBIR_STTR_Annual_Report.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 57. S. 4900, SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117–183, 117th Congress, September 30, 2022, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ183/PLAW-117publ183.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 58. U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation, SBIR and STTR Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2019, pp. 6, 40, and 108. — 764 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 59. Peter L. Singer, “Federally Supported Innovations: 22 Examples of Major Technology Advances that Stem from Federal Support,” Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, February 2014, https://wrnjradio.com/ bipartisan-call-to-crack-down-on-covid-19-ppp-eidl-fraud-prosecute-fraudsters-to-the-fullest-extent-of-the- law/ (accessed March 21, 2023). 60. Wells King, “Uncle Sam’s Top-Performing Venture Fund,” American Compass Case Study, November 2022, https://americancompass.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AC-Case-Study_SBIR_final2.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 61. Elisabeth B. Reynolds, Hiram M. Samel, and Joyce Lawrence, “Learning by Building: Complementary Assets and the Migration of Capabilities in U.S. Innovative Firms,” MIT Industrial Performance Center Working Paper No. MIT-IPC-13-001, March 2013, https://ipc.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2019-01/13-001.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 62. American Compass, “Where’s The Growth? Assessing the Results of the Globalization Experiment,” March 2022, pp. 3–5, https://americancompass.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AC-Atlas-Wheres-the-Growth.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 63. Sridhar Kota and Tom Mahoney, “Innovation Should Be Made in the U.S.A.,” The Wall Street Journal, November 15, 2019, https://www.wsj.com/articles/innovation-should-be-made-in-the-u-s-a-11573833987 (accessed February 18, 2023). 64. S. ___, SBA Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2019, 116th Congress, 1st Session, Title III, § 303, https://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/80533629-2905-433f-a588-7c4e032f7347/ C096ED9C1EBA68E041CFDA143E01C66C.mir19891.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 65. David Adler, “Financing Advanced Manufacturing: Why VCs Aren’t the Answer,” American Affairs, Vol. III, No. 2 (Summer 2019), https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2019/05/financing-advanced-manufacturing-why-vcs- arent-the-answer/ (accessed February 18, 2023). 66. National Association of Manufacturers, “Overview of the Senate HEALS Act,” July 28, 2020, https://documents. nam.org/comm/HEALSActInfo.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). See also remarks by Senator Mitch McConnell, “HEALS Act,” Congressional Record, Vol. 166, No. 132 (July 27, 2020), pp. S4491–S4492, https:// www.congress.gov/116/crec/2020/07/27/CREC-2020-07-27-pt1-PgS4491-7.pdf (accessed February 20, 2023). 67. S. 1059, American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, 117th Congress, introduced March 25, 2021, https:// www.crfb.org/blogs/whats-11-trillion-heals-act https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1059/BILLS-117s1059is.pdf (accessed February 18, 2023). 68. H.R. 7628, IMPROVE (Improve Management, Programs, Resources, and Oversight for Vital Entrepreneurs) the SBA Act, 117th Congress, introduced April 28, 2022, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7628/BILLS- 117hr7628ih.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 69. S. 1120, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, 116th Congress, introduced April 10, 2019, https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1120/BILLS-116s1120is.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 70. H.R. 3136, Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-121, 104th Congress, March 29, 1996, Title II, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ121/PLAW-104publ121.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 71. S. 403, Fair and Open Competition Act, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www. congress.gov/117/bills/s403/BILLS-117s403is.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023), and H.R. 1284, Fair and Open Competition Act, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1284/ BILLS-117hr1284ih.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023. 72. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Executive Order 14063, “Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects,” February 4, 2022, in Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 27 (February 9, 2022), pp. 7363–7366, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-09/pdf/2022-02869.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 73. “The JOBS Act 4.0: Section-by-Section,” Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_jobs_act_4.0sectionbysection.pdf (accessed February 19, 2023). 74. Press release, “Luetkeymeyer: SBA Lacks Infrastructure and Expertise to Expand Number of Small Business Lending Companies,” Committee on Small Business, U.S. House of Representatives, November 7, 2022, https:// smallbusiness.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404376 (accessed February 18, 2023).

Department of the Treasury

Moderate

Vector: 57%

Pages: 733-735AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"HR 1152 aligns with Project 2025's focus on reducing administrative burdens and modernizing tax processes, particularly through electronic filing improvements, though it does not directly address the specific Treasury reforms like IT contract reviews or oversight boards outlined in the policy."

Key themes:administrative burden reductiontaxpayer fairnesselectronic filing modernizationIRS efficiency

— 700 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Deputy Commissioner should be replaced. A thorough review of IT contracts should be conducted. The Integrated Modernization Business Plan41 should be systematically reviewed and a version of it cost-effectively implemented. An over- sight board composed of private sector IT experts should be established and given the authority to conduct meaningful, contemporaneous oversight. TAXPAYER RIGHTS AND PRIVACY Legal protections for taxpayer rights and privacy have improved during the past three decades, but they remain inadequate.42 Congress should do more. For exam- ple, interest on overpayments should be the same as interest on underpayments rather than the government receiving a higher rate, the time limit for taxpayers to sue for damages for improper collection actions should be extended, the juris- diction of the Tax Court should be expanded, and the tax penalty system should be reformed by rationalizing the penalty structure and reducing some of the most punitive penalties.43 The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate was created by Congress to assist taxpay- ers when the IRS bureaucracy is unresponsive or negligent. About 1.7 percent of the IRS budget goes to this function.44 Each year, the Office handles more than 250,000 cases, helping taxpayers to deal with the IRS. Each year, it issues nearly 2000 taxpayer assistance orders, a form of administrative injunction, forcing the rest of the IRS to stop taking unwarranted actions.45 Congress should provide the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate with greater resources so that it may better assist taxpayers suffering from wrongful IRS actions. The office should also be strengthened by, among other things: l Ensuring that the National Taxpayer Advocate can make his or her own personnel decisions to protect its independence; l Ensuring NTA access to files, meetings, and other information needed to assist taxpayers or investigate IRS administrative practices; l Requiring the IRS to address the NTA’s comments in final rules and including the NTA in deliberations prior to the release of a proposed rule; and l Authorizing the NTA to file amicus briefs independently. Administrative Burden. In 2021, Americans filed 261 million tax returns and an astounding 4.7 billion information returns (such as Form W-2s, Form 1098s and Form 1099s).46 Complying with tax law costs Americans more than $400 bil- lion annually, or about 2 percent of gross domestic product.47 Although the IRS — 701 — Department of the Treasury administers these reporting programs, most of this expense is mandated by Con- gress, not the IRS. One of the primary reasons that Congress mandates ever-increasing infor- mation reporting is that the Treasury Department and the Joint Committee on Taxation staff almost always overestimate how much revenue will be gained from still more burdensome information reporting, and they do not estimate or report private compliance costs. Congress and the Treasury Department must undertake a serious review of the information reporting regime and reduce the burden on the public—especially small businesses. Small businesses suffer disproportionately from complexity and administrative burdens. Costs do not increase linearly with size, so elevated administrative costs have an adverse effect on the competitiveness of small firms. Budget. The operating budget of the IRS should be held constant in real terms. The resources allocated to the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate should be increased by at least 20 percent (about $44 million). The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion should be closed. Provided that IT management is changed; an effective, well-considered implementation plan is adopted; and serious oversight is put in place, additional resources dedicated solely to IT modernization may be warranted. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The Treasury Department should withdraw from Senate consideration the Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.48 The protocol will lead to substantially more transnational identity theft, crime, industrial espionage, financial fraud, and suppression of political oppo- nents and religious or ethnic minorities by authoritarian and corrupt governments, including China, Colombia, Nigeria, and Russia. Unlike the original multilateral convention, the amended convention is open to all governments—including many that are either hostile to the United States, have serious corruption problems, or have inadequate privacy protections. The new Administration should also oppose the multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information.49 International organizations such as the OECD, the World Bank, and the Inter- national Monetary Fund espouse economic theories and policies that are inimical to American free market and limited government principles. The global elites who operate the IMF regularly advance higher taxes and big centralized government. The IMF has intervened in American policy debates—and has even recommended that the U.S. raise taxes. The IMF’s record of advancing global financial stability has been mixed at best. Its development assistance and lending programs in third- world countries have more often than not retarded growth rather than advancing it. The Treasury Department plays an important role in these international institutions and should force reforms and new policies. The U.S., however, should

Financial Regulatory Agencies

Weak

Vector: 57%

Pages: 875-878AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on modernizing IRS electronic tax filing and payment procedures, while the Project 2025 excerpt discusses reforms and oversight of financial regulatory agencies such as the CFPB, FCC, OCC, and related civil penalty funds. Both share a theme of improving regulatory efficiency and clarity, but they target different agencies and policy domains, resulting only a tangential connection."

Key themes:regulatory efficiencyadministrative clarityagency oversightelectronic processescompliance reform

— 843 — Financial Regulatory Agencies 37. Table 7, “Civil Penalty Fund Significant Activity,” in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Financial Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fiscal Year 2022, November 15, 2022, p. 21, https://files. consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_financial-report_fy2022.pdf (accessed March 23, 2023). 38. Ibid. 39. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Financial Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fiscal Year 2022, p. 20. 40. 12 U.S. Code § 5491, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/12/5491 (accessed March 23, 2023). 41. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “Bureau Structure,” last updated March 15, 2023, https://www. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/ (accessed March 23, 2023). 42. See Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund Rule,” https://www. consumerfinance.gov/rules-policy/final-rules/consumer-financial-civil-penalty-fund-rule/ (accessed March 23, 2023). 43. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “Civil Penalty Fund: Consumer Education and Financial Literacy,” https://www.consumerfinance.gov/enforcement/payments-harmed-consumers/civil-penalty-fund/consumer- education-financial-literacy/ (accessed March 23, 2023). 44. U.S. Government Accountability Office, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Opportunity Exists to Improve Transparency of Civil Penalty Fund Activities, GAO-14-551, June 2014, https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-14-551. pdf (accessed March 23, 2023). 45. Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 591 U.S. ___ (2020), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/19pdf/19-7_n6io.pdf (accessed March 23, 2023). 46. Ibid., p. 37. 47. See 12 U.S. Code § 5497(a)(1), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/12/5497 (accessed March 23, 2023). Congress specified that the amount transferred to the CFPB “shall not exceed” 12 percent “of the total operating expenses of the Federal Reserve System…in fiscal year 2013, and in each year thereafter.” Ibid., § 5497(2)(A)(iii). 48. Community Financial Services Association of America v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (5th Cir. 2022), pp. 31–32, https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/21/21-50826-CV0.pdf (accessed March 23, 2023). 49. Ibid., p. 32. 50. Ibid. (quoting Seila Law LLC v. CFPB, 140 S. Ct. 2183, 2202 n. 8 (2020)). 51. U.S. Supreme Court, “Order List: 598 U.S.,” February 27, 2023, Docket No. 22–448, CFPB et al. v. Com. Fin. Services Assn., et al., https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/022723zor_6537.pdf (accessed March 23, 2023). 52. Devin Watkins, Competitive Enterprise Institute, “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Ripe for Reform,” testimony before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy, Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, March 9, 2023, https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BA/ BA20/20230309/115384/HHRG-118-BA20-Wstate-WatkinsD-20230309.pdf (accessed March 23, 2023); Norbert J. Michel, “7 Steps Next Director Can Take to Make the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Less Awful,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, July 28, 2018, https://www.heritage.org/markets-and-finance/ commentary/7-steps-next-director-can-take-make-the-consumer-financial. 53. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve, and National Credit Union Administration. Those functions performed by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) prior to Dodd–Frank should be transferred to the OCC since OTS has merged with OCC. 54. See “Section 1071 of the Dodd–Frank Act” in David R. Burton, “Improving Small Business Access to Capital,” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Symposium on Section 1071 of the Dodd–Frank Act, Small Business Lending Panel, November 6, 2019, https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_burton-written- statement_symposium-section-1071.pdf (accessed March 23, 2023). 55. 5 U.S. Code Chapter 5, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/part-I/chapter-5 (accessed March 23, 2023). 56. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “Administrative Adjudication Proceedings,” https://www. consumerfinance.gov/administrative-adjudication-proceedings/ (accessed March 23, 2023), and 12 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1081—Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings, https://www.law.cornell.edu/ cfr/text/12/part-1081 (accessed March 23, 2023). — 845 — 28 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Brendan Carr MISSION STATEMENT The FCC should promote freedom of speech, unleash economic opportunity, ensure that every American has a fair shot at next-generation connectivity, and enable the private sector to create good-paying jobs through pro-growth reforms that support a diversity of viewpoints, ensure secure and competitive communi- cations networks, modernize outdated infrastructure rules, and represent good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND The FCC is an independent regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over inter- state and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.1 Five Commissioners are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for fixed five-year terms.2 The FCC does not have any other presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed officials. Ordinarily, the five-member FCC is divided politically three to two with a majority of Commissioners from the same political party as the President. The Commissioners’ terms are staggered so that every year at the end of June, one Commissioner’s term expires.3 However, a Commissioner can continue to serve until the end of the next session of Congress (or up to 1.5 years beyond the expiration of the term) if no replacement is confirmed after his or her term ends.4 By law, only a bare majority of Commissioners can be from the same politi- cal party (no more than three when there are five members).5 By tradition, the Chairperson resigns when a new President of a different political party is sworn

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