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RETURN Act

12/6/2023, 5:16 AM

Summary of Bill S 155

The RETURN Act, also known as Bill 118 s 155, 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 detention and deportation in the United States.

The bill proposes several key provisions, including the establishment of a pilot program to provide legal representation to individuals facing deportation proceedings. This program aims to ensure that individuals have access to legal counsel, which can greatly impact the outcome of their cases.

Additionally, the RETURN Act seeks to improve conditions in immigration detention facilities by implementing stricter oversight and accountability measures. This includes regular inspections of facilities to ensure that detainees are being treated humanely and that their rights are being upheld. Furthermore, the bill calls for the implementation of alternatives to detention for certain individuals, such as community-based programs or electronic monitoring. This is intended to reduce the number of individuals being held in detention facilities, which can be costly and often result in negative outcomes for detainees. Overall, the RETURN Act aims to address the issues surrounding immigration detention and deportation in a comprehensive and humane manner. By providing legal representation, improving conditions in detention facilities, and implementing alternatives to detention, this bill seeks to protect the rights of individuals facing deportation while also ensuring the safety and security of the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 155

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 income tax returns has been eliminated.

Current Status of Bill S 155

Bill S 155 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 155 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023.  Bill S 155's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 155

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 155

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Department of the Treasury
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government Operations and Politics
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 155

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

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