Tax Act Would End IRS's Private Debt Collection Program After fending off an effort to attach an immigration provision, the House passed HR 5719 by a vote of 238-179. The bill would end the IRS's private debt collection (PDC) program if signed into law. It was this provision and a proposed change to the rules of health savings accounts (HSAs) that drew vocal opposition from Republicans. While the fortunes of the bill in the Senate are uncertain -- Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) is a staunch supporter of the PDC initiative -- The House vote indicates an override of a veto is unlikely. For more details about bill, read this Watcher article.