Deny tax deductions for outsourcing payments.

Austin Scott · Georgia · Republican

policy impact 0.72 specificity 0.90 extraction confidence 97%

Commitment kind: unknown. Promised action: not established. Promised outcome: not established. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired.

Occurrences

Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia introduced the following bill... To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments.

Scott introduced H.R. 7559 to change the tax code so outsourcing payments would no longer be deductible.

H.R. 7559 (IH) - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments. - BILLS-119hr7559ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Evidence

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H.R. 7559, introduced by Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia on February 12, 2026, states: 'No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any outsourcing payment.' The GovInfo record shows it was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and lists the last action date as February 12, 2026.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Scott introduced a bill that would deny tax deductions for outsourcing payments, but the official record shows only introduction and committee referral with no later advancement found in the current period.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 7559 (IH) - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments. - BILLS-119hr7559ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (Introduced 02/12/2026) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 02/12/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. This bill has the status Introduced

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov's official all-actions page still lists H.R. 7559 as introduced and referred to House Ways and Means, with no passage, enactment, or newer action shown in the last lookback window.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Actions - H.R.7559 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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2 results for All Actions | Compact View Date All Actions 02/12/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Action By: House of Representatives 02/12/2026 Introduced in House Action By: House of Representatives

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official action history shows only two actions, both on February 12, 2026: introduction and referral. That supports continued unresolved status rather than delivery.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Assessments

Public state: unverified As of unknown · legacy_unverified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): never. same_term A for effort

Austin Scott introduced H.R. 7559 on February 12, 2026, which directly matches the promise by proposing to deny tax deductions for outsourcing payments. However, the record provided shows only introduction and referral to the House Ways and Means Committee, with no passage or enacted federal tax-law change. Because this was a serious legislative attempt but did not deliver the promised outcome, it should be scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.

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