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Report on Federal Employees' and Retirees' Delinquent Tax Debt

This act requires annual reporting on federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. Individuals with serious delinquent tax debt may be ineligible for federal employment or continued service. This aims to increase financial accountability within the public sector.
Key points
Annual public report on federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt or unfiled returns.
Individuals with serious delinquent tax debt may be ineligible for federal employment.
Requirement to certify no serious delinquent tax debt when applying for federal jobs.
Federal employees can be fired for willful failure to file or understatement of taxes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_489
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_489.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual public report on federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt or unfiled returns.
  • Individuals with serious delinquent tax debt may be ineligible for federal employment.
  • Requirement to certify no serious delinquent tax debt when applying for federal jobs.
  • Federal employees can be fired for willful failure to file or understatement of taxes.
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 Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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