No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act
January 13, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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If passed, this bill would establish a new hiring eligibility requirement for the IRS, specifically barring the employment of any individual with unpaid federal tax liabilities.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
IRS job applicants
Applicants with outstanding federal tax debts would be ineligible for employment at the IRS under this proposal.
Internal Revenue Service
The agency would be required to implement new screening processes to verify the tax status of potential hires.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would establish a new hiring eligibility requirement for the IRS, specifically barring the employment of any individual with unpaid federal tax liabilities.
Key Facts
- The bill proposes a ban on hiring individuals with delinquent federal tax debt at the IRS.
- The bill is currently in the House of Representatives.
- The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.
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Increased scrutiny on IRS personnel
The bill represents a move toward aligning the financial compliance of federal employees with the mission of the tax collection agency.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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