H.R. 4938 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Free File Act of 2016
H.R. 4938 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 14, 2016, sponsored by Peter J. Roskam with 172 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 172
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Free File Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to continue to operate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Free File Program. The program must work with state government agencies to enhance and expand the use of the program, while continuing to: provide free commercial-type online individual income tax preparation and electronic filing services to the lowest 70% of taxpayers by income; provide all taxpay…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter J. Roskam (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 112 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 14, 2016)
Other Taxation bills in the 114th Congress
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- H.R. 606: Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act
- H.R. 3209: Recovering Missing Children Act
- H.R. 5946: United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016
- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2015
- H.R. 30: Save American Workers Act of 2015
- H.R. 143: Patient Freedom Act of 2014
- H.R. 160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015
- H.R. 173: Death Tax Repeal Act
- S. 183: Jobs and Premium Protection Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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