H.R. 1950 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Taxpayer Nondiscrimination & Protection Act of 2013
H.R. 1950 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 13, 2013, sponsored by Michael R. Turner with 108 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 108
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Taxpayer Nondiscrimination and Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish penalties for misconduct against a taxpayer by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee during the performance of official duties, specifically including a violation of the protections and guarantees afforded under the First Amendment of the Constitution to political speech and political expression.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael R. Turner (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 108 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Jun 14, 2013)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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