Authorize the National Taxpayer Advocate to submit amicus briefs in federal tax cases that may broadly affect taxpayer rights.

Suzan K. DelBene · Washington · Democratic

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Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: not established. Promised outcome: The National Taxpayer Advocate would be authorized to weigh in in federal tax cases affecting taxpayers.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As a U.S. House member and co-sponsor of H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, after House passage and before Senate consideration in the 119th Congress.

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“American taxpayers deserve to have an independent voice represent them in court, especially in cases that could impact them and their tax bill. This bipartisan bill will allow the National Taxpayer Advocate to weigh in on behalf of millions of Americans in these vital cases,” said Rep. DelBene.

DelBene said the bipartisan bill would allow the National Taxpayer Advocate to weigh in during important federal tax cases on behalf of taxpayers.

Rep. Steube’s Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Passes House, Heads to U.S. Senate – Congressman Steube
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Passed House amended Sept. 15, 2026. Received in Senate and referred to Finance Sept. 16, 2026.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Within the lookback window, the official calendar lists H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, as passed by the House and referred to Senate Finance, with no subsequent passage or enactment recorded. The promised authorization remains unresolved; House passage establishes concrete legislative progress.

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House Calendars for October 19, 2026 - 119th Congress, 2nd Session-HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS - HOUSE BILLS
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Mr. STEUBE (for himself and Ms. DELBENE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official introduced bill documents DelBene's participation in legislation authorizing the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as amicus curiae in federal tax cases involving issues that may broadly affect taxpayer rights. This establishes concrete effort toward the commitment, but introduction does not confer the authority.

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BILLS-119hr9498ih.pdf
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