H.R. 7959 · 119TH CONGRESSSenate · Apr 28, 2026
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
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IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
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IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3104-3106)
Apr 27, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7959.
Apr 27, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 27, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
Apr 27, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 10 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H3104)
Apr 27, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 10 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H3104)
Apr 27, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
The House passed the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act with a broad coalition under a suspension of the rules.
The House passed the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act under a suspension of the rules, a procedure typically reserved for noncontroversial legislation that requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The measure was approved by a broad coalition of members following forty minutes of floor debate. With this vote concluded, the bill has moved to the Senate for further committee consideration.
The bill passed the House with a broad coalition of support, meeting the two-thirds majority required under suspension of the rules. Following this successful vote, the measure has been sent to the Senate for further consideration. The bill is currently at the committee stage in the Senate, which is the next step in the legislative process.
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, as amended