H.R. 7972: Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-03-18 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] |
| Policy area | Taxation |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-01 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-03-18):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 7972 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 7972?
H.R. 7972 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 7972 are available on congress.gov.
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