Became Public Law No: 119-5.
This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn a federal agency rule by formally disapproving it. If both chambers of Congress pass the joint resolution and the President signs it (or Congress overrides a veto), the targeted IRS rule is nullified and cannot take effect. The Act also bars the agency from issuing a new rule that is substantially the same unless Congress later authorizes it. The resolution specifically targets the IRS reporting rule for brokers and digital asset sales.
The rule titled "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales" (published at 89 Fed. Reg. 106928 on December 30, 2024).
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Under the Congressional Review Act, the Senate considers disapproval resolutions on an expedited track with limited debate and no filibuster, so passage only requires a simple majority; the joint resolution must be enacted (presidential signature or veto override) to nullify the rule. The resolution must be introduced and passed within a limited time after the agency submitted the rule.
This joint resolution, enacted under the Congressional Review Act, disapproved and nullified an IRS final rule titled “Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales” (89 Fed.
Reg. 106928, Dec. 30, 2024).
It states that the specified IRS rule has no force or effect.
Narrow scope helps, but partisan/regulatory stakes around crypto reporting and need for cross-chamber plus executive agreement reduce overall likelihood.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly constructed Congressional Review Act disapproval that clearly and directly nullifies the specified IRS rule. The text precisely identifies the rule and states the legal consequence, but it contains minimal auxiliary detail (no problem statement, fiscal analysis, transition provisions, or oversight mechanisms).
Progressives emphasize tax-enforcement loss; conservatives stress regulatory overreach.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize tax-enforcement loss; conservatives stress regulatory overreach.
This persona would likely oppose the resolution because it removes a reporting tool that aids tax enforcement on digital-asset transactions.
They view reporting as important for tax fairness and preventing tax avoidance by crypto intermediaries.
They would prefer improving the rule rather than disapproving it outright.
A centrist would see both sides: the resolution reduces regulatory burden but also removes a compliance tool for the IRS.
They would likely favor a negotiated, clarified rule that balances reporting needs and operational burdens on brokers.
This persona would likely support the resolution as a check on perceived IRS overreach and as relief for businesses facing costly new reporting obligations.
They view disapproval as protecting innovation and limiting administrative expansion.
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Narrow scope helps, but partisan/regulatory stakes around crypto reporting and need for cross-chamber plus executive agreement reduce overall likelihood.
The Senate formally adopted this resolution.
A resolution is a formal statement or decision by the chamber. Simple resolutions apply only to one chamber; joint resolutions require both chambers.
The Senate agreed to bring this bill to the floor. Debate and amendment votes can now begin.
The House passed this bill. It now goes to the other chamber, and eventually to the President for signature.
The final vote on whether the bill becomes law (pending the other chamber and the President).
Progressives emphasize tax-enforcement loss; conservatives stress regulatory overreach.
Narrow scope helps, but partisan/regulatory stakes around crypto reporting and need for cross-chamber plus executive agreement reduce overa…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly constructed Congressional Review Act disapproval that clearly and directly nullifies the specified IRS rule. The text precisely identifies the rule and…
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