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IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending (OWES) Act of 2016
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4885
The IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending (OWES) Act of 2016, also known as Bill 114 hr 4885, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase oversight and accountability within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) while also reducing unnecessary spending.
The bill includes provisions that require the IRS to submit detailed reports to Congress on their spending and budgeting practices. This increased transparency is aimed at ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.
Additionally, the OWES Act includes measures to streamline the IRS's operations and eliminate wasteful spending. This includes requirements for the IRS to conduct regular audits of their programs and services to identify areas where costs can be reduced without compromising the agency's ability to carry out its duties. Overall, the IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 is focused on improving the efficiency and accountability of the IRS, while also reducing unnecessary spending. It is aimed at ensuring that the agency is using taxpayer dollars responsibly and effectively.
The bill includes provisions that require the IRS to submit detailed reports to Congress on their spending and budgeting practices. This increased transparency is aimed at ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.
Additionally, the OWES Act includes measures to streamline the IRS's operations and eliminate wasteful spending. This includes requirements for the IRS to conduct regular audits of their programs and services to identify areas where costs can be reduced without compromising the agency's ability to carry out its duties. Overall, the IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 is focused on improving the efficiency and accountability of the IRS, while also reducing unnecessary spending. It is aimed at ensuring that the agency is using taxpayer dollars responsibly and effectively.
Current Status of Bill HR 4885
Bill HR 4885 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2016. Bill HR 4885 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2016.  Bill HR 4885's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435. as of April 25, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4885
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4885
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4885
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