David Schweikert

Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act

Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide certain information related to call volume, wait times, and other metrics. The bill also expands online taxpayer accounts and electronic access to federal tax return and refund information. Specifically, the bill requires the IRS to provide in real time on its public website the number of callers for each applicable phone number extension that are (1) connected to speak with an IRS representative, (2) connected to speak with an automated system, and (3) waiting to speak with either an IRS representative or an automated system. The website also must include the longest wait time of any caller waiting to speak with an IRS representative; the estimated wait time to speak with an IRS representative; if a callback service is available or when such service is scheduled to be available; and certain monthly metrics, including the average and median wait times and call lengths. Further, the bill expresses the sense of Congress that, by 2028, the IRS should provide an option to receive a callback for any call that is not answered within five minutes. Finally, the bill requires the IRS to make available (via website or mobile application) to any taxpayer certain information, including tax returns, documents, notices, or letters sent to the taxpayer by the IRS or filed with (or sent to) the IRS by the taxpayer; the status of a federal tax return or refund; and an estimated date for receipt of a refund.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to update quality standards for mammography facilities for the use of AI systems, and for other purposes.

The proposal would update federal quality and safety standards for mammography facilities to account for the use of artificial intelligence systems in breast cancer screening. This would ensure that AI tools used to analyze mammograms meet the same rigorous standards as traditional screening methods, protecting patients by requiring facilities to validate that these new technologies are accurate and reliable. The changes would affect hospitals, imaging centers, and other facilities that perform mammograms, as well as the companies developing AI screening tools.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.

This bill would make copper eligible for tax credits that help manufacturers produce advanced materials domestically, and would allow companies to count the costs of extracting copper ore when calculating those tax benefits. The changes would apply to copper mining and manufacturing operations, potentially making it cheaper for U.S. companies to process copper into finished products. The goal is likely to boost domestic copper production and reduce reliance on foreign sources of this metal, which is used in electronics, renewable energy equipment, and other industries.

Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act

This bill would likely modernize how the Internal Revenue Service operates and manages its workforce to improve tax collection and customer service. The changes could affect both IRS employees and taxpayers by updating hiring practices, training programs, or technology systems used to process tax returns and handle taxpayer inquiries. The specific details would determine whether it impacts individual filers, businesses, or primarily focuses on improving IRS operations.

Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026

This bill would crack down on fraudulent schemes and deceptive marketing in government health assistance programs like Medicaid and Medicare, making it easier to catch and punish people who trick patients or the government into paying for unnecessary or fake services. It would likely increase penalties for healthcare fraud and give authorities better tools to identify suspicious billing patterns and misleading claims. The changes would affect healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients who rely on these programs.

AIMS Act of 2025

The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs would be required to adopt the same image-sharing software so that medical records and images can be easily transferred between military and VA hospitals. This would allow veterans and active-duty service members to avoid repeating medical scans and tests when moving between these two healthcare systems, potentially saving time and money while improving care coordination.

Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act

This bill would provide tax incentives and modernize tax rules for companies that develop and manufacture less-lethal weapons and de-escalation equipment used by law enforcement and security personnel. The changes would make it easier for these companies to invest in research and production by offering tax breaks or other financial benefits. The goal is to encourage innovation in non-lethal alternatives that police and security forces can use instead of traditional weapons.

Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

This bill would authorize the U.S. government to issue "letters of marque and reprisal"—historical documents that allow private citizens and companies to pursue and take action against foreign entities engaged in scams or fraud targeting Americans. The legislation targets international scam operations, particularly those based overseas, by potentially allowing private parties to recover damages or assets from scammers rather than relying solely on traditional law enforcement. This approach would expand private remedies for Americans victimized by foreign fraud schemes.

RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025

The bill would allow certain government programs or policies that are set to expire to be extended or restarted rather than automatically ending. It affects how Congress manages programs with expiration dates and could impact various government operations and the businesses or individuals who depend on those programs. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary and Small Business committees to determine which parts fall under their authority.

SMART Act

Securing Migration, Addressing Reform, and Talent Retention Act or the SMART Act This bill modifies the U.S. immigration system, including by eliminating the diversity and employment-based visa systems, establishing a points-based system, and capping other immigration categories. The diversity visa program—which makes visas available to individuals from countries that send fewer immigrants—is eliminated. The bill caps annual refugee admission at 50,000. Currently, the President sets annual limits. The bill limits the current family-sponsored immigration system by lowering the annual cap and narrowing the qualifications by, for example, lowering the age limit of qualifying children and eliminating siblings as a qualifying relationship. The bill also disqualifies noncitizen parents of adult U.S. citizens from this category and creates a new nonimmigrant visa for such parents. This visa has an initial authorization period of five years and may be extended for additional five-year periods. The bill also eliminates the employment-based visa system and replaces it with a points-based system. Points are awarded on the basis of characteristics such as age, education, English proficiency, the salary of prospective employment, investment in and management of a new commercial enterprise, and number of dependent children. Visas are awarded to the applicants with the most points (and their immediate family members) until the annual cap is reached. The bill also revises the H-1B visa program to award visas in order of compensation rate. The bill also creates a visa for immigrants who invest at least $5 million into a new commercial enterprise.

Manifest Modernization Act of 2025

This bill would update the rules and procedures for how the U.S. government processes shipping documents and cargo information for goods entering and leaving the country, aiming to make international trade faster and more efficient for importers and exporters. The changes would likely modernize outdated paperwork systems to take advantage of digital technology and reduce delays at ports and borders. Businesses involved in importing or exporting goods would be the primary beneficiaries of these streamlined procedures.