Ron Wyden: “I want to commend you, Mr. Chairman, and also Senator Feinstein.”

The proposed rule is clear regulatory overreach that would have disastrous impacts for lawfully present immigrants and their families who are legally eligible for refundable tax credits.

This interpretation is wildly inconsistent with the longstanding treatment of other provisions that use identical or near-identical language.

Turning the 1040 into an immigration tracker actively sabotages voluntary tax compliance and undermines the IRS’s core tax collection responsibilities.

These unsung heroes deserve recognition for their tireless efforts to keep our communities safe and healthy, and I’m honored to be leading this effort in Congress.