To: Members of the House Ways and Means Committee
From: National Taxpayers Union
Date: June 30, 2026
Subject: NTU’s views on the July 1 Markup
I. Introduction
On behalf of National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on legislation slated for consideration before the House Committee on Ways and Means on July 1, 2026. While NTU recognizes that the Committee is considering a broader package of legislative proposals, we would like to highlight three bills that warrant special attention. NTU applauds the Committee for your continued efforts to advance proposals that protect the interests of taxpayers and uphold free-market principles.
II. Legislation
H.R. 9498, the “Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act” - Support
Sponsored by Representative Greg Steube (R-FL), this legislation authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to submit amicus briefs in court cases that affect core taxpayer rights. As an independent watchdog within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate possesses extensive knowledge of the challenges taxpayers face when navigating an increasingly complex tax code. Allowing the Advocate to provide courts with its expertise isn’t just a question of promoting a more efficient tax system; it’s fundamentally about restoring trust in government by ensuring the American people have an independent voice that advocates for the fair and consistent application of tax laws whenever fundamental taxpayer rights are at stake.
H.R. 7972, the “Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act” - Support
Sponsored by Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ), this legislation would enhance tax administration by establishing an IRS fellowship program to recruit experienced professionals with expertise in advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning. Equipping the IRS with private-sector talent would empower the Service to more efficiently address complex regulatory and tax compliance issues. Critically, this legislation promotes long-term institutional capacity building by requiring fellows to train existing IRS employees on how to leverage data analysis in the workplace. Mandating annual reports to Congress about this fellowship’s return on investment ensures accountability and measurable results.
H.R. 9504, the “Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act” - Support
Sponsored by Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC), this legislation expands disclosure requirements for nonprofit hospitals on Schedule H of the annual Form 990. NTU is well aware of the significant compliance burdens tax filers already face and generally supports efforts to streamline reporting requirements. Nevertheless, the extensive participation of nonprofit hospitals in taxpayer-funded health programs requires a balanced approach that includes a stronger emphasis on transparency. Gaining a more thorough understanding of nonprofit hospitals’ financial operations is vital for identifying the pressures driving health care spending.
III. Conclusion
The federal tax code continues to grow more complicated year-after-year, and the bills highlighted in this markup memo implement practical reforms to the federal bureaucracy that will benefit taxpayers. Should you have any questions about the recommendations in this memo, please do not hesitate to reach out to Alexander Ciccone (aciccone@ntu.org)