Congressman Kustoff Introduces the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Terri Sewell (D-AL) recently introduced the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation would give taxpayers who have their paper check from the U.S. Department of the Treasury lost or stolen in the mail the option to receive their payment electronically. 

"Paper checks getting lost or stolen in the mail is a major problem in West Tennessee and across the nation,” said Congressman Kustoff. “That is why I am introducing the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill would give Americans the option to receive a direct deposit from the U.S. Treasury instead of another check in the mail that might get stolen. This is commonsense legislation that will protect U.S. taxpayers and keep refunds out of the hands of criminals.”

"Many of my constituents are hardworking taxpayers and when a check goes missing or is stolen, it directly impacts their livelihood," Congresswoman Malliotakis said. "I am thankful to the Ways and Means Committee for allowing me to highlight this important issue and introduce legislation to rectify it so we can protect taxpayer dollars from being repeatedly stolen. Having reissued payments delivered via direct deposit is a commonsense solution to this systematic and widespread problem, and will prevent criminals from preying on taxpayers and stealing their hard-earned money."

“I’ve heard from constituents in Alabama’s 7th district who have struggled to receive the tax returns they’re owed simply because of outdated IRS policy,” said Congresswoman Sewell. “That’s why I’m pleased to introduce bipartisan legislation that allows my constituents to receive their returns via direct deposit if the return was lost or stolen at their address.”
 

Click here to read the full text of the bill. 
 

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