Bills · HR 1155
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1155Tax administration and collection, taxpayersBank accounts, deposits, capital
Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
INTRO FEB 10· LAST ACTION APR 1
READING
1MIN
COSPONSORS
3BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a common and frustrating problem: what happens when your tax refund check goes missing or is stolen. Under current practices, getting a replacement often means another paper check, leading to further delays, continued risk of theft, and financial uncertainty for individuals waiting on their money.
By offering direct deposit for replacement refunds, the bill provides a faster and more secure way for people to receive their owed funds. This could reduce the financial stress for taxpayers, potentially cut down on instances of check fraud, and streamline a process that can currently be quite cumbersome. If this bill doesn't become law, taxpayers will continue to rely primarily on mailed paper checks for replacement refunds, facing the same risks and delays.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows taxpayers to choose direct deposit for replacement tax refunds if their original paper check was lost or stolen.
This provides a faster and more secure method for taxpayers to receive their funds in situations where their initial payment was compromised.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to establish specific procedures and regulations for this direct deposit option within six months of the bill becoming law.
This ensures the necessary systems and guidelines are put in place for the electronic payment option to be effectively implemented and accessible to taxpayers.
PROVISION 03
Amends Section 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to legally establish this new direct deposit election.
This integrates the provision directly into existing tax law, providing a clear legal basis for the change.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
55
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSAPR 1
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
MAR 31
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
MAR 31
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353)
MAR 31
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1155
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
Last actionApr 1, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2025
House BillHR 1155Tax administration and collection, taxpayersBank accounts, deposits, capital
Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
