0
0
0
No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act
2/11/2025, 12:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 371
Bill 119 HR 371, also known as the "Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act," aims to prevent the hiring of any new employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) until the Secretary of the Treasury confirms that no current IRS employee has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
The bill is designed to ensure that those responsible for enforcing tax laws are themselves compliant with those laws. It seeks to hold IRS employees accountable for their own tax obligations and prevent individuals with outstanding tax debts from being hired or retained by the agency.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Treasury to certify that all current IRS employees are in good standing with their tax obligations before any new hires can be made. This measure is intended to promote transparency and accountability within the IRS and maintain public trust in the agency's ability to enforce tax laws fairly and effectively. Overall, Bill 119 HR 371 seeks to uphold the integrity of the IRS by ensuring that its employees are held to the same standards of tax compliance as the American taxpayers they serve.
The bill is designed to ensure that those responsible for enforcing tax laws are themselves compliant with those laws. It seeks to hold IRS employees accountable for their own tax obligations and prevent individuals with outstanding tax debts from being hired or retained by the agency.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Treasury to certify that all current IRS employees are in good standing with their tax obligations before any new hires can be made. This measure is intended to promote transparency and accountability within the IRS and maintain public trust in the agency's ability to enforce tax laws fairly and effectively. Overall, Bill 119 HR 371 seeks to uphold the integrity of the IRS by ensuring that its employees are held to the same standards of tax compliance as the American taxpayers they serve.
Congressional Summary of HR 371
No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act
This bill prohibits the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees until the Department of the Treasury publicly certifies in writing that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
The bill defines seriously delinquent tax debt as an outstanding tax debt for which a notice of lien is filed in public records, but excluding tax debts
- being paid pursuant to an installment agreement or offer-in-compromise,
- for which collection action is suspended because a due process hearing or innocent spouse relief is requested,
- subject to levy, or
- released from levy due to economic hardship.
Current Status of Bill HR 371
Bill HR 371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HR 371 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025. Bill HR 371's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 371
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 371
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 371
To prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
To prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 371
Latest Bills
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 131December 12, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Bill HJRES 106December 12, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome.
Bill HRES 130December 12, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Bill HJRES 105December 12, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
Bill HJRES 104December 12, 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 104December 12, 2025
Critical Access for Veterans Care Act
Bill S 1868December 12, 2025
OATH Act of 2025
Bill S 1665December 12, 2025
A bill to extend the authority for modifications to the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia.
Bill S 1353December 12, 2025
Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
Bill S 926December 12, 2025