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IRS Funding Cut: Less Money for Tax Agency

This bill aims to take back funds previously allocated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under an earlier act. This means the IRS will have less money for its operations, potentially affecting the speed of taxpayer services and tax return processing. At the same time, the bill requires the IRS to submit a plan for improving its service efficiency.
Key points
Reduction of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget by rescinding previously appropriated funds.
Potential slowdown in taxpayer services and tax return processing due to reduced resources.
Requirement for the IRS to submit a plan within 90 days detailing how it will improve the efficiency of its services, including tax return processing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8769
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

IRS Reduction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8769.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reduction of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget by rescinding previously appropriated funds.
  • Potential slowdown in taxpayer services and tax return processing due to reduced resources.
  • Requirement for the IRS to submit a plan within 90 days detailing how it will improve the efficiency of its services, including tax return processing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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