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H.R. 7559

Referred to Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments.

Introduced 2/12/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2/12/2026 • House

Summary

This bill disallows a federal tax deduction for outsourcing payments.

The bill defines outsourcing payments as any premium, fee, royalty, service charge, or other payment made

  • in the course of a trade or business,
  • to a foreign person (excluding a corporation or partnership organized under the laws of the United States or a U.S. possession), and
  • for labor or services which benefit (directly or indirectly) U.S. consumers.

Introduced in House • 2/12/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Republican • GA-8

Sponsored 2/12/2026

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 12, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/12/2026

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0

Sources and method

· Record updated Aug 31, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Aug 31, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 8:56 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Feb 12, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 8:56 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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