Bill · H.R. 8208· House(119-HR-8208)
Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act
- Introduced
- 4/6/2026
- Last activity
- 4/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Suozzi
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act. It is designed to keep the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate running during a government shutdown or lapse in money for the Internal Revenue Service. The bill allows the Commissioner and the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate to spend money before it is officially appropriated. This funding allows them to help taxpayers who are facing economic hardships because of Internal Revenue Service actions or inactions. It also ensures they can comply with any Taxpayer Assistance Orders.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4
The bill allows the Taxpayer Advocate to continue assisting individuals facing economic hardships caused by IRS actions during a government shutdown.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill provides a safety net for taxpayers facing economic hardship due to IRS actions or inactions.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill ensures continued access to taxpayer assistance during government funding lapses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(1) allows the office to assist taxpayers who are facing an economic hardship caused by the Internal Revenue Service during a funding lapse, which is helpful for everyday people who run into trouble with taxes when the government shuts down.
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Section 2(2) allows the office to spend money to comply with any Taxpayer Assistance Order issued during a funding lapse, which makes sure our elected officials and appointed leaders must still follow through on helping taxpayers fix their problems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that mention negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 4/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
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