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Prohibiting IRS from carrying firearms; transferring criminal investigations

This bill aims to prevent IRS employees from possessing firearms and ammunition. It means that all criminal investigations related to tax laws will be handled by the Department of Justice, not the IRS. For citizens, this could change how tax-related criminal inquiries are conducted.
Key points
The IRS will be prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or storing firearms and ammunition.
Existing IRS firearms and ammunition will be transferred for sale to licensed dealers or public auction, with proceeds going to deficit reduction.
All criminal investigations concerning internal revenue laws will be transferred from the IRS to the Department of Justice.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4436
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4436.

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 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The IRS will be prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or storing firearms and ammunition.
  • Existing IRS firearms and ammunition will be transferred for sale to licensed dealers or public auction, with proceeds going to deficit reduction.
  • All criminal investigations concerning internal revenue laws will be transferred from the IRS to the Department of Justice.
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. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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