The House has passed H.R. 7959 - IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act. This bill was introduced by Representative Mike Kelly.
The vote was 346-10.
You can track corporate lobbying on this bill and relevant congressional stock trades on Quiver Quantitative's H.R. 7959 bill page.
Here is a short summary of a April 9, 2026 version of the bill.
The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act aims to enhance the existing whistleblower program under the Internal Revenue Code. Here are the main features of the proposed legislation:
The bill changes how whistleblower awards are reviewed by allowing the U.S. Tax Court to conduct a "de novo" review. This means that when a whistleblower disputes an IRS award decision, the Tax Court will not just look at the original decision but will consider any new evidence that might come up. This modification seeks to strengthen the fairness of the review process in terms of whistleblower award determinations.
The bill introduces the option for whistleblowers to remain anonymous in proceedings before the Tax Court. This is designed to protect their identities unless there is a compelling societal reason to disclose it. This new clause could encourage more individuals to report tax violations without fear of retaliation.
Under the bill, the IRS is...
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