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To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office.

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4810

Bill 118 hr 4810, also known as the "Rescission of IRS Balances Act," aims to revoke certain funds that were previously allocated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and redirect those funds to the Department of State Passport Office. The bill proposes to take back unused or unneeded funds from the IRS and transfer them to the Passport Office for their use.

The main goal of this bill is to reallocate resources in a more efficient manner, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. By rescinding balances from the IRS and appropriating them to the Passport Office, lawmakers hope to streamline government spending and prioritize the needs of the Passport Office, which plays a crucial role in issuing passports to US citizens.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 4810 seeks to make better use of government funds by transferring unused balances from one agency to another, ultimately benefiting the Department of State Passport Office and improving the efficiency of government operations.

Congressional Summary of HR 4810

This bill rescinds amounts appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service for certain enforcement activities and departmental funding by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It also appropriates funds to the Department of State passport office, to remain available until September 30, 2025 (a portion of such funds must be reserved for passport offices located in New York). Remaining funds must be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury for reduction of the national debt.

Current Status of Bill HR 4810

Bill HR 4810 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4810 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4810's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4810

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4810

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4810

To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office.
To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office.

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