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H.J.Res. 25 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-5

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

Became lawTaxation
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Passed HouseMar 11, 2025
Passed SenateMar 26, 2025
To PresidentApr 1, 2025
Became lawApr 10, 2025

What it does

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This joint resolution nullifies requirements for persons effectuating decentralized financial (DeFi) transactions to report certain information regarding digital asset sales to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the requirements included in the rule titled Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales and issued by the IRS on December 30, 2024.

Decentralized finance refers to the suite of financial activities and services that are facilitated by cryptocurrency and intended to be conducted without any sort of reliance on traditional financial tools or intermediaries.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Apr 10, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-04-10Became Public Law No: 119-5.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-04-10Became Public Law No: 119-5.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-04-10Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-04-10Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2025-04-01Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2025-04-01Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2025-03-27Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2025-03-26Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote Number: 151. Roll call recordSenate
  9. 2025-03-26Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote Number: 151. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  10. 2025-03-26Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1856-1864)Senate
  11. 2025-03-26Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote Number: 150. Roll call recordSenate
  12. 2025-03-12Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.Senate
  13. 2025-03-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  14. 2025-03-11On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 292 - 132, 1 Present (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1099) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  15. 2025-03-11Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 292 - 132, 1 Present (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1099) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  16. 2025-03-11Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)House floor actions
  17. 2025-03-11POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 25, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  18. 2025-03-11The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  19. 2025-03-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 25.House floor actions
  20. 2025-03-11Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
  21. 2025-03-11Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. (consideration: CR H1099-1102)House floor actions
  22. 2025-03-11Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 211 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
  23. 2025-02-28Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.House floor actions
  24. 2025-02-28Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-7.House floor actions
  25. 2025-02-28Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-7.Library of Congress
  26. 2025-02-26Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.House committee actions
  27. 2025-02-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  28. 2025-01-21Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  29. 2025-01-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  30. 2025-01-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Since it became law on Apr 10, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 2 documents that name it: 1 final rule and 1 notice.

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  1. NoticeJan 28, 2026Management and Budget Office
    Notice; 2025 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act Annual Report
    …Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions." Public Law 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; Public Law 119-5, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide…
  2. Final ruleJul 11, 2025Internal Revenue Service, Treasury Department
    Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales
    The President signed the joint resolution of disapproval into law as Public Law 119-5 on April 10, 2025.
    In effect since Jul 11, 2025 · Changes 26 CFR part 1

Found by searching the Federal Register for Public Law 119-5 and the law's names, then reading each document: every one listed contains them, and the quote is its own words. An agency can carry out a law without naming it, so this list can miss some. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Every new law's rules

Recorded votes

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Mar 11, 2025 · House roll call 71 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 292–132

R 216 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not votingD 76 yes, 132 no, 6 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 26, 2025 · Senate roll call 150 · needed 1/2

On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 70–28

R 52 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 18 yes, 26 no, 1 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 26, 2025 · Senate roll call 151 · needed 1/2

On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 70–28

R 53 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 17 yes, 26 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Jeff Crank R-CO-5
  • Warren Davidson R-OH-8
  • Troy Downing R-MT-2
  • Tom Emmer R-MN-6
  • David Kustoff R-TN-8
  • Zachary Nunn R-IA-3
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Shri Thanedar D-MI-13
  • William R. Timmons IV R-SC-4