Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David (R-AZ)Introduced Mar 18, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) sponsored this bill to require the IRS to establish a fellowship program recruiting data scientists and create a task force of these fellows to improve audit selection, combat offshore tax evasion, and advance the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in tax administration. The bill defines a qualified data scientist as someone with demonstrated expertise in advanced analytics, statistical modeling, or machine learning in regulatory, financial, or compliance settings, working with tax law specialists and other tax experts.
Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-03-18, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-08T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 8
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 706.
Sep 8
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-807.
Sep 8
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-807.
Jul 1
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16.
Jul 1
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 18
Introduced in House
Mar 18
Introduced in House
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