S. 1134 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1134 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2013 Mr. Portman introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to issue regulations covering the practice of enrolled agents before the Internal Revenue Service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enrolled Agents Credential Act. 2. Enrolled agents (a) In general Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7529. Enrolled agents (a) In general The Secretary may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to regulate the conduct of enrolled agents in regards to their practice before the Internal Revenue Service. (b) Use of credentials Any enrolled agents properly licensed to practice as required under rules promulgated under subsection (a) shall be allowed to use the credentials or designation as enrolled agent, EA, or E.A.. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 7529. Enrolled agents. . (c) Prior regulations Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to have any effect on part 10 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other related Federal rule or regulation issued before the date of the enactment of this Act.