What it does
SourcedThis 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
Sourced- 2025-04-10Became Public Law No: 119-5.Library of Congress
- 2025-04-10Became Public Law No: 119-5.Library of Congress
- 2025-04-10Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-04-10Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-04-01Presented to President.House floor actions
- 2025-04-01Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-03-27Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
- 2025-03-26Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote Number: 151. Roll call recordSenate
- 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
- 2025-03-26Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1856-1864)Senate
- 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
- 2025-03-12Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.Senate
- 2025-03-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
- 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
- 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
- 2025-03-11Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)House floor actions
- 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
- 2025-03-11The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
- 2025-03-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 25.House floor actions
- 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
- 2025-03-11Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. (consideration: CR H1099-1102)House floor actions
- 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
- 2025-02-28Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.House floor actions
- 2025-02-28Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-7.House floor actions
- 2025-02-28Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-7.Library of Congress
- 2025-02-26Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.House committee actions
- 2025-02-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
- 2025-01-21Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
- 2025-01-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
- 2025-01-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedSince 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.
Named in the body of the document
The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.
- 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…
- 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
SourcedMar 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
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
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
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