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RETURN Act

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8742

The RETURN Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8742, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of immigration enforcement and the treatment of individuals who are deported from the United States.

One of the key provisions of the RETURN Act is the establishment of a system to track individuals who have been deported from the US. This system would allow for better monitoring of deported individuals and would help to ensure that they do not re-enter the country illegally.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at improving the conditions for individuals who are deported. This includes requirements for the humane treatment of deportees and measures to ensure that their basic needs are met. The RETURN Act also seeks to address the issue of family separation that can occur as a result of deportation. The bill includes provisions to help reunite families that have been separated due to deportation and to provide support for these families during the reunification process. Overall, the RETURN Act is aimed at improving the immigration enforcement system in the United States and ensuring that individuals who are deported are treated fairly and humanely. It is currently being debated in Congress and may be subject to changes before it is passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 8742

Require Employees To Uniformly Return Now Act or the RETURN Act

This bill prohibits Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees from teleworking during the period beginning five business days after the enactment of this bill and ending on the date on which the IRS certifies that the processing backlog for 2020 income tax returns has been eliminated.

The Department of the Treasury may not obligate additional funds for the IRS until the date on which the IRS certifies the backlog has been eliminated.

Current Status of Bill HR 8742

Bill HR 8742 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 23, 2022. Bill HR 8742 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 23, 2022.  Bill HR 8742's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of August 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8742

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8742

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8742

RETURN Act
RETURN Act
Require Employees To Uniformly Return Now Act
To ensure that employees of the Internal Revenue Service are brought back to their offices until the backlog of 2020 tax returns has been eliminated.

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