Direct File Act of 2026
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, Direct File Act of 2026, changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators. The main policy domain is Government Operations, Technology, Environment.
Who Benefits and How
federal agencies and legislative administrators may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H16C18F8CC260494D9FC3993244DE4DA7: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct File Act of 2026.
- Section HA6BAAEB01A0348D6BBF039BD5DC09949: 2. Prohibition on agreements restricting Government tax preparation and filing services The Secretary may not enter into any agreement after the date of the...
- Section H1264DE140E604AB7880303B31F4D3522: 3. Codification of Direct File Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7531.Online tax...
- Section HD6509240276E42F7A788C18B3C8E614F: 7531. Online tax preparation and filing program The Secretary shall establish and operate a program under which taxpayers may prepare and file individual...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, Direct File Act of 2026, changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Technology, Environment
Primary Purpose
This bill, Direct File Act of 2026, changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- federal agencies and legislative administrators
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Hoyer, Ms. Chu, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_treasury"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
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