by Eric J. Ellman | Feb 9, 2026
In January 2026, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (No. 119–426) on the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, H.R. 2716. The bill was part of a hearing by the Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the...
by Eric J. Ellman | Jul 6, 2023
In May 2023, the Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing on Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud. The hearing was called by House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman...
by Eric J. Ellman | May 28, 2023
In May 2023, the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing on the Social Security Administration’s Role in Combatting Identity Fraud. Following the hearing, the committee issued its Three Top Moments From Social Security Subcommittee...
by Eric J. Ellman | Mar 23, 2022
In March 2022, the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing, Hearing with the IRS Commissioner on the 2022 Filing Season.
by Eric J. Ellman | Nov 4, 2019
In 2019, Congress passed the Taxpayer First Act (TFA), Pub. L. 116-25. The Act contains two provisions to reform IVES. Section 2201 of the TFA adds to 26 USC Sec. 6103, note. Section 2202 of the Act adds to 26 U.S.C. Sec. 6103 and the note. Resources: Joint Committee...
