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To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.
12/29/2022, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8762
Bill 117 HR 8762, also known as the "Restriction of Firearms and Ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service Act," aims to limit the ability of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to possess, use, and acquire firearms and ammunition. The bill is designed to prevent the IRS from using these weapons for purposes other than their intended tax collection and enforcement duties.
The bill specifies that the IRS may only possess firearms and ammunition that are necessary for carrying out its tax-related responsibilities. It also prohibits the IRS from acquiring any additional firearms or ammunition beyond what is deemed necessary for these duties.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the safe storage and handling of firearms and ammunition by the IRS, in order to prevent any misuse or unauthorized access to these weapons. It also requires regular reporting and oversight of the IRS's firearms and ammunition inventory to ensure compliance with the restrictions outlined in the bill. Overall, Bill 117 HR 8762 seeks to ensure that the IRS's use of firearms and ammunition is limited to its tax collection and enforcement functions, and to prevent any potential misuse or abuse of these weapons by the agency.
The bill specifies that the IRS may only possess firearms and ammunition that are necessary for carrying out its tax-related responsibilities. It also prohibits the IRS from acquiring any additional firearms or ammunition beyond what is deemed necessary for these duties.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the safe storage and handling of firearms and ammunition by the IRS, in order to prevent any misuse or unauthorized access to these weapons. It also requires regular reporting and oversight of the IRS's firearms and ammunition inventory to ensure compliance with the restrictions outlined in the bill. Overall, Bill 117 HR 8762 seeks to ensure that the IRS's use of firearms and ammunition is limited to its tax collection and enforcement functions, and to prevent any potential misuse or abuse of these weapons by the agency.
Congressional Summary of HR 8762
This bill prohibits any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hired after the bill's enactment, from possessing a firearm while performing official duties and receiving training in the use of a firearm in connection with such duties.
The bill further prohibits the IRS from acquiring any firearm or ammunition after the bill's enactment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8762
Bill HR 8762 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 30, 2022. Bill HR 8762 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 30, 2022. Bill HR 8762's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of August 30, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8762
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8762
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8762
To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.
To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.
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