(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to any person who provides information indicating a violation of internal revenue laws relating to unauthorized disclosure or inspection of tax information or to unlawful acts of revenue officers or agents: (1) whether an investigation based on such information has been initiated and is open or closed; (2) whether any such investigation substantiated a violation; and (3) whether any action has been taken against a violator, including a referral for prosection.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1800-1801)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7599)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5420.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7599)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7599)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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