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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns, to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to require the disclosure of certain tax returns by Presidents and certain candidates for the office of the President, and for other purposes.

3/14/2025, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 588

Bill 119 s 588, also known as the Presidential Tax Transparency Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the examination and disclosure of Presidential income tax returns. The bill also seeks to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to mandate the disclosure of certain tax returns by Presidents and certain candidates for the office of the President.

The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in government by ensuring that the public has access to important financial information about the President and potential candidates for the highest office in the country. By requiring the disclosure of tax returns, the bill aims to provide insight into the financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest of those seeking or holding the office of the President.

If passed, this legislation would represent a significant step towards promoting transparency and integrity in government, as well as providing voters with important information to consider when making decisions about who should lead the country. The bill does not appear to be aligned with any specific political party and is focused on promoting good governance and accountability in the highest levels of government.

Current Status of Bill S 588

Bill S 588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 588 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025.  Bill S 588's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 588

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 588

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 588

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns, to amend the chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to require the disclosure of certain tax returns by Presidents and certain candidates for the office of the President, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns, to amend the chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to require the disclosure of certain tax returns by Presidents and certain candidates for the office of the President, and for other purposes.

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Alexia Ellis

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1 year ago

I don't know about this bill, but it sounds like a bunch of government overreach to me. Why should they be able to dig into my personal tax returns just because I want to run for President? Seems like a violation of privacy to me. I don't trust this at all.