{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/support-continues-to-grow-for-taxpayer-assistance-and-service-act", "Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ID", "Mike Crapo", "C000880", "www.crapo.senate.gov", "crapo", "https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and modernizing tax administration are announcing their support for the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently passed by a vote of 26-1.\n\nThe TAS Act, led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), would strengthen taxpayer rights, streamline IRS operations and improve the taxpayer experience.\n\nHere is what supporters are saying:\n\nAmerican Coalition for Taxpayer Rights\n\n\u201cThe members of the American Coalition for Taxpayer Rights\u2026 congratulate Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden and the Members of the Senate Finance Committee for successfully marking up the bipartisan TAS Act, and urge the full Senate to consider this critical tax administration bill as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nBipartisan Policy Center Action\n\n\u201cThis pragmatic, evidence-based bill would strengthen IRS customer service, modernize technology and improve the experience of taxpayers and tax preparers alike\u2026 Your hard work is proof positive that responsive, effective and efficient government is most achievable when Democrats and Republicans work together.\u201d\n\nBryan Camp, George H. Mahon Professor of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law\n\n\u201cThe TAS Act makes significant improvements in tax procedural rules that will help taxpayers file more accurate returns and also help taxpayers resolve disputes with the IRS more quickly and fairly.\u201d\n\nErin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate\n\n\u201cTax administration may not always attract headlines, but it profoundly affects nearly every individual, family and business in the country. But important work lies ahead to get this legislation across the finish line. If the House and Senate can pass the TAS Act this year, it will be a tremendous gift from the 119th Congress to America\u2019s taxpayers.\u201d\n\nIndependent Sector\n\n\u201cThe Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act will upgrade IRS technology and customer service, support faster tax refunds and provide better protection for taxpayers. With the adoption of the Lankford/Warnock Amendment, it will also meaningfully bolster due process protections for nonprofit organizations. Independent Sector and its members appreciate your work on this legislation and we look forward to working toward its enactment.\u201d\n\nJackson Hewitt\n\n\u201cWe commend Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden for their leadership and for advancing a thoughtful bipartisan package that will better protect taxpayers while improving the administration of our nation\u2019s tax laws. This legislation builds on years of bipartisan work to make the tax system more transparent and more responsive to the needs of taxpayers.\u201d\n\nMeg Killian, EA, Executive Vice President, National Association of Enrolled Agents\n\n\u201cThe TAS Act reflects a strong commitment to improving tax administration and protecting taxpayers. From modernizing taxpayer services to strengthening professional standards for paid tax return preparers, this bipartisan legislation advances reforms that will improve confidence in our tax system. NAEA appreciates Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden and the members of the Senate Finance Committee for their leadership, and we look forward to working with Congress to advance this important legislation.\u201d\n\nMelanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy and Advocacy, American Institute of CPAs\n\n\u201cThe TAS Act represents an important step towards creating a more effective and taxpayer-focused tax administration system\u2026 We are grateful to members of Congress for their leadership and we support continued progress on the TAS Act and future tax legislation.\u201d\n\nNational Taxpayers Union\n\n\u201cThis legislation is easily the most consequential package of tax administration and taxpayer rights improvements to come before Congress since the Taxpayer First Act of 2019, and rivals in importance the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998\u2026 The legislation takes a thoughtful approach to addressing challenges faced by underserved taxpayers.\u201d\n\nClick HERE and HERE to view the Chairman\u2019s Mark and modifications.\n\nClick HERE and HERE for a summary.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/support-continues-to-grow-for-taxpayer-assistance-and-service-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0626539587974548, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}