Last night, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass a slate of bipartisan bills that originated in the Ways and Means Committee to enhance transparency, strengthen public trust, improve customer service, and increase accountability of federal services relied on by millions of Americans.
“The passage of these bills reaffirms my commitment to ensuring Hoosiers get the transparency they deserve from every federal agency that affects their lives,” Rep. Yakym said. “These bills protect families, support victims of identity theft, hold the IRS accountable, and modernize the Tax Court. By increasing transparency in how decisions are made, and benefits are delivered, we’re making government work better for the American people.”
Background:
H.R. 5284 – Claiming Age Clarity Act
Improves transparency for Americans navigating age-related Social Security claiming decisions, ensuring individuals fully understand how benefit choices impact their financial futures.
H.R. 5345 – Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Strengthens protections for identity-theft victims and increases visibility into how the Social Security Administration tracks, communicates, and resolves fraud cases.
H.R. 5346 – Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act
Establishes transparent IRS review procedures, ensuring taxpayers understand how decisions are made and providing a more accountable appeals process.
H.R. 5348 – Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025
Enhances safeguards for children affected by Social Security number misuse and improves reporting standards to give families clearer information and faster resolution.
H.R. 5349 – Tax Court Improvement Act
Modernizes and clarifies Tax Court operations, reinforcing judicial transparency and improving public accessibility to court procedures and decisions.
H.R. 4313 – Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act
Extends flexibilities for certain patients to receive care at home over a hospital setting, which has shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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