Bill > HR5166

This bill provides appropriations and sets guidelines for financial services and general government agencies for fiscal year 2026. Key provisions for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) include maintaining an employee training program covering taxpayers' rights, ethical conduct, and impartial tax law application; safeguarding taxpayer confidentiality and protecting against identity theft; and improving customer service through enhanced 1-800 help line services. The bill also includes several restrictions on the IRS, such as prohibiting the agency from targeting citizens based on their First Amendment rights, using funds for conferences that do not meet specific guidelines, or making bonus payments to employees without considering their conduct and tax compliance. For the Treasury Department, the bill includes provisions limiting the use of funds for creating a Central Bank Digital Currency, restricting certain rulemaking activities, and requiring reports on various financial and technological initiatives. The bill also contains numerous government-wide provisions affecting federal agencies, including restrictions on travel expenses, employee training, public communications, and various policy implementations. Additionally, it includes specific provisions for the District of Columbia, covering areas such as budget, education, healthcare, and local governance.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5166/all-info