Recovery of Stolen Checks Act

# Recovery of Stolen Checks Act Summary **What It Does** This bill would change how the federal government replaces lost or stolen tax refund checks. Currently, if your tax refund check gets lost or stolen, the IRS sends you a replacement—but it's also a paper check. This bill would let eligible taxpayers choose to receive their replacement refund through direct deposit (electronically transferred to a bank account) instead of getting another paper check. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects taxpayers whose refund checks have been lost or stolen.

It gives them more flexibility in how they receive their replacement money, which could be faster and more secure than waiting for a replacement check in the mail. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't been voted on by the full Senate yet. No vote has been scheduled.