House vote: H.R. 2905 // April 18, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2018
Sponsor: David Young (R-IA)
Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish procedures to expedite the review of, and seek an indictment in, any case involving identity theft or aggravated identity theft by an individual who impersonates an employee or officer of the Internal Revenue Service. DOJ must submit to Congress and publish a report that contains certain information on the status of prosecutions for such offenses.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 403 | 92.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 3 | 0.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.8% |