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No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act
2/11/2025, 12:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 371
Bill 119 HR 371, also known as the "Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act," aims to prevent the hiring of any new employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) until the Secretary of the Treasury confirms that no current IRS employee has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
The bill is designed to ensure that those responsible for enforcing tax laws are themselves compliant with those laws. It seeks to hold IRS employees accountable for their own tax obligations and prevent individuals with outstanding tax debts from being hired or retained by the agency.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Treasury to certify that all current IRS employees are in good standing with their tax obligations before any new hires can be made. This measure is intended to promote transparency and accountability within the IRS and maintain public trust in the agency's ability to enforce tax laws fairly and effectively. Overall, Bill 119 HR 371 seeks to uphold the integrity of the IRS by ensuring that its employees are held to the same standards of tax compliance as the American taxpayers they serve.
The bill is designed to ensure that those responsible for enforcing tax laws are themselves compliant with those laws. It seeks to hold IRS employees accountable for their own tax obligations and prevent individuals with outstanding tax debts from being hired or retained by the agency.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Treasury to certify that all current IRS employees are in good standing with their tax obligations before any new hires can be made. This measure is intended to promote transparency and accountability within the IRS and maintain public trust in the agency's ability to enforce tax laws fairly and effectively. Overall, Bill 119 HR 371 seeks to uphold the integrity of the IRS by ensuring that its employees are held to the same standards of tax compliance as the American taxpayers they serve.
Congressional Summary of HR 371
No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act
This bill prohibits the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees until the Department of the Treasury publicly certifies in writing that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
The bill defines seriously delinquent tax debt as an outstanding tax debt for which a notice of lien is filed in public records, but excluding tax debts
- being paid pursuant to an installment agreement or offer-in-compromise,
- for which collection action is suspended because a due process hearing or innocent spouse relief is requested,
- subject to levy, or
- released from levy due to economic hardship.
Current Status of Bill HR 371
Bill HR 371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HR 371 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025. Bill HR 371's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 371
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 371
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 371
To prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
To prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt.
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