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LEGISLATION/H.R. 7972

Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act

119-HR-7972119th CongressIntroduced Mar 18, 2026Taxation
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No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16.

Sponsor

Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1](R-AZ-1)

Summary

Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act

This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to establish a fellowship program to recruit qualified data scientists and a task force, which includes such fellows, to support

  • audit case selection and effectiveness,
  • efforts to address offshore tax evasion,
  • use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in tax administration, and
  • various training and educational efforts.

The bill defines a qualified data scientist as a professional who has demonstrated skills applying advanced analytics, statistical modeling, or machine learning in complex regulatory, financial, or compliance environments while working alongside tax law specialists and other tax subject matter experts.

Actions (5)

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16.
Jul 1, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 1, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2026Library of Congress