H.R. 4974 Introduced Taxation

DETECT Act of 2025

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the potential of artificial intelligence to assist the Internal Revenue Service in detecting tax fraud.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] Introduced August 15, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (6 R, 1 D) Latest action August 15, 2025

Summary

Digital Evaluation for Tax Enforcement and Compliance Tracking Act of 2025 or the DETECT Act of 2025
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress within 180 days from the date of enactment on the potential of artificial intelligence to assist the Internal Revenue Service in detecting tax fraud.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Aug 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  2. Aug 15, 2025 Introduced in House

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