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 HB377E7651F904EDAA41681D96771F5E4: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct File Act of 2026.
- Section id59979999A5D24C328B08F110FB5FE105: 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 HBF8CDACA7FE946A295FD24E41CD32278: 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 H56BB5DFA5EE44AF58950879CD77144EE: 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 CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Alsobrooks, …
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_treasury"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
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