H.R. 1206 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act
H.R. 1206 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 2, 2015, sponsored by David Rouzer with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any federal officer or employee from hiring any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees until the IRS submits to Congress either: (1) a written certification that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt, or (2) a report detailing why the certification cannot be made and necessary remedial actions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Rouzer (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2015
- Passed the HouseApr 20, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434. (Apr 25, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 20, 2016 · Passed254–170 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 20, 2016 · Failed177–245
Every roll call vote on this bill
- No Hires for the Delinquent IRS ActHouse · Apr 20, 2016
- No Hires for the Delinquent IRS ActHouse · Apr 20, 2016
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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