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H.R. 1155 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY) (Introduced 02/10/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.33 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/01/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/10/2025)
Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish procedures that allow an eligible taxpayer to elect to receive by direct deposit a replacement of a federal tax refund amount that was originally issued as a paper check and was lost or stolen. (Currently, taxpayers eligible to receive a replacement of a lost or stolen federal tax refund check are generally issued another paper check.)
119 HR 1155 EH: Recovery of Stolen Checks Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1155
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act.
2.Election to receive certain replacement refunds electronically (a)In generalSection 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (o)Election to receive certain replacement refunds by direct depositNot later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to establish procedures to allow for taxpayers, which are otherwise eligible to receive an amount by paper check in replacement of a lost or stolen paper check which was previously sent by the Secretary as a refund of an overpayment of tax, to elect to receive such amount by direct deposit in lieu of receiving such replacement paper check.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives March 31, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1155 IH: Recovery of Stolen Checks Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1155IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 10, 2025Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Ms. Sewell, and Mr. Kustoff) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act.
2.Election to receive certain replacement refunds electronically(a)In generalSection 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(o)Election To receive certain replacement refunds by direct depositNot later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to establish procedures to allow for taxpayers, which are otherwise eligible to receive an amount by paper check in replacement of a lost or stolen paper check which was previously sent by the Secretary as a refund of an overpayment of tax, to elect to receive such amount by direct deposit in lieu of receiving such replacement paper check..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
119 HR 1155 : Recovery of Stolen Checks Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-01 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1155IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 1 (legislative day, March 31), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act.
2.Election to receive certain replacement refunds electronically(a)In generalSection 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(o)Election to receive certain replacement refunds by direct depositNot later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to establish procedures to allow for taxpayers, which are otherwise eligible to receive an amount by paper check in replacement of a lost or stolen paper check which was previously sent by the Secretary as a refund of an overpayment of tax, to elect to receive such amount by direct deposit in lieu of receiving such replacement paper check..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives March 31, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1155 RH: Recovery of Stolen Checks Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 28119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1155[Report No. 119–41]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 10, 2025Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Ms. Sewell, and Mr. Kustoff) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansMarch 27, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. IssaMarch 27, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 10, 2025A BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act.
2.Election to receive certain replacement refunds electronically(a)In generalSection 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(o)Election to receive certain replacement refunds by direct depositNot later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to establish procedures to allow for taxpayers, which are otherwise eligible to receive an amount by paper check in replacement of a lost or stolen paper check which was previously sent by the Secretary as a refund of an overpayment of tax, to elect to receive such amount by direct deposit in lieu of receiving such replacement paper check..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.March 27, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/10/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0. |
| 03/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-41. |
| 03/27/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-41. |
| 03/27/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28. |
| 03/31/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 03/31/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1351-1353) |
| 03/31/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155. |
| 03/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 03/31/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1351) |
| 03/31/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/01/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Recovery of Stolen Checks Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Recovery of Stolen Checks Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Recovery of Stolen Checks Act |
| Display Title | Recovery of Stolen Checks Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Recovery of Stolen Checks Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 04/01/2025 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 03/27/2025 Reported By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 02/12/2025 Markup By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 02/10/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Taxation
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