Bill · H.R. 10258· House(119-HR-10258)
PROOF Act
- Introduced
- 9/3/2026
- Last activity
- 9/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Doggett
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify due process rights for tax-exempt organizations facing the termination of their tax-exempt status. It requires the Secretary to meet specific notice requirements before beginning a tax-exempt examination or expanding its scope. The legislation mandates that the Secretary maintain a detailed record of the examination and disclose its contents to the organization upon request. Organizations are granted rights to information document requests with specific response periods, supervisory conferences, and closing conferences. Additionally, the bill provides rules for issuing proposed adverse determination letters and outlines appeal rights through the Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+8
The bill significantly enhances due process rights for tax-exempt organizations through specific notice, record-keeping, and conference requirements.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill mandates detailed record-keeping and required disclosure of examination records to the organizations involved.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The bill provides enhanced due process protections for religious organizations undergoing tax-exempt status examinations.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill imposes stricter procedural requirements and timelines on the Secretary, effectively limiting unchecked federal administrative authority over tax-exempt entities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Written Notice of Examination: Section 7611A(b) requires the Secretary to provide clear written notice before starting an examination, which ensures organizations are fully informed of the subject matter, tax periods involved, and their rights to legal representation and supervisory conferences.
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Access to Examination Records: Section 7611A(c)(2) requires the Secretary to generate and maintain a complete record of the examination and disclose its contents to the organization upon a written request, promoting transparency and fairness.
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Defined Response Times for Document Requests: Section 7611A(c)(3) gives organizations a response period of at least 30 days for information document requests and protects them from adverse determinations if a request fails to meet statutory requirements.
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Right to Conferences: Sections 7611A(c)(4) and (c)(5) provide organizations with the right to request supervisory conferences during the examination and closing conferences before an adverse decision is finalized, ensuring they have an opportunity to present their position.
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Appeal Rights: Section 7611A(c)(6) and the amendment in Section 7803(e)(8) ensure that organizations receive a proposed adverse determination letter with a clear explanation of protest and appeal rights, allowing them to appeal to the Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Compliance Burdens for Organizations: The detailed procedural requirements and record-keeping mandates in Section 7611A could potentially increase administrative and compliance burdens for both the examining agency and the affected tax-exempt organizations during the examination process.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+8Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama