H.R. 9736 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, aiming to allocate funds to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for modernizing its technology systems and enhancing its enforcement capabilities. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Appropriations for further consideration.
Supporters of H.R. 9736 argue that investing in the IRS's technological infrastructure will lead to more efficient tax processing and improved taxpayer services. They believe that strengthening enforcement will help close the tax gap by ensuring compliance, thereby increasing federal revenue without raising taxes.
Critics of the bill express concerns that increased enforcement measures could lead to overreach and unnecessary audits, particularly affecting middle- and lower-income taxpayers. They also question the effectiveness of allocating additional funds to the IRS, suggesting that the agency should first address existing inefficiencies before receiving more resources.
The analysis of H.R. 9736, which focuses on appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to improve technology and enforcement, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Suzan DelBene's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes significant contributions from various organizations, such as the American College of Emergency Physicians, which contributed $498,299. However, these contributions do not directly relate to the IRS's technology and enforcement initiatives. The absence of direct industry connections suggests that there are minimal risks of conflicts of interest, as the funding sources do not appear to have a vested interest in the bill's outcomes.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | $498,299 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | $150,000 |
| COLLIER COLLECTIVE, LLC | MCCOLL STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| HART HEALTH STRATEGIES | TIM YEHL, LLC | $40,000 |
| PANO AI | PANO AI | $40,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $30,000 |
| BSA, THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| PSEG SERVICES CORPORATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| COUNTY OF NAPA | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| LAKE COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| NEVADA COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| HUMBOLDT COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATORS | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| CLARK COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Suzan DelBene, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
