Based on the title, H.R. 998: Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act appears to be legislation aimed at improving the mathematical accuracy and providing assistance to taxpayers within the Internal Revenue Service's operations. The specifics of the bill are not provided, but it may include measures such as improving tax calculation methods, enhancing taxpayer education, and providing more accessible help for taxpayers.
No specific positive media reactions are available for analysis based on the provided information. However, media outlets that favor taxpayer assistance and government transparency may view this bill positively, as it suggests an effort to improve the IRS's operations and the taxpayer experience.
No specific negative media reactions are available for analysis based on the provided information. However, media outlets that are critical of government spending or skeptical of IRS operations may view this bill negatively, questioning its effectiveness or potential cost.
The primary potential conflict of interest arises from the overlap between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. Specifically, the Securities & Investment industry, which has donated $15,000,000 to sponsor Randy Feenstra, could potentially be affected by the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act. This creates a potential conflict of interest, as the sponsor may be influenced by the interests of his donors when shaping and voting on the bill. Additionally, there is significant lobbying activity in this bill's policy area, with organizations such as SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA and META PLATFORMS INC spending $15,000 and $30,000 respectively. While these organizations do not directly overlap with the sponsor's donors, their financial involvement in the policy area could indirectly influence the bill's outcome.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities & Investment (F10) | Sector | Taxation | $15,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $15,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | $90,000 |
| YAVAPAI-APACHE NATION | SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP | $60,000 |
| TANDEM DIABETES CARE | THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC | $50,000 |
| SIXTEENTHIRTY FUND | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMUNOLOGISTS | POLSINELLI PC | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC OPTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS | POLSINELLI PC | $40,000 |
| META PLATFORMS INC (FKA FACEBOOK) | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL, USA OBO MODERNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $30,000 |
| DETROIT DEFENSE (FKA) RICARDO, INC. | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $24,000 |
| AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION | POLSINELLI PC | $20,000 |
| ASTRONETX | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $18,000 |
| SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $15,000 |
| ROAM ROBOTICS, INC. | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $12,000 |
| NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY COALITION | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | undisclosed |
| YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION | SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Randy Feenstra, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
