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Redirecting IRS Funds to US Border Security

This act proposes to take unused funds allocated for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement activities and redirect them to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The goal is to fund the hiring of new agents and officers for southern border security. For citizens, this means a potential reduction in IRS resources for tax audits and an increase in funds for border security.
Key points
Funds originally for IRS tax enforcement will be redirected.
Money will be used to hire new officers for U.S. southern border security.
This may shift government priorities towards border security at the expense of tax enforcement.
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Print number: 117_HR_9023
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Process start date: 2022-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DIRECT Funds for Border Security Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9023.

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 2022-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funds originally for IRS tax enforcement will be redirected.
  • Money will be used to hire new officers for U.S. southern border security.
  • This may shift government priorities towards border security at the expense of tax enforcement.
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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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