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IRS hiring freeze until all employees clear tax debts.

This act prohibits the IRS from hiring new employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no current IRS employee has a seriously delinquent tax debt. This aims to build public trust in the tax collection agency by ensuring its own staff comply with tax laws.
Key points
The IRS cannot hire new staff until all current employees with serious tax debts resolve them.
Serious tax debt means an outstanding debt for which a public lien has been filed, with exceptions for debts being paid or under appeal.
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Print number: 119_HR_371
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_371.

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 2025-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The IRS cannot hire new staff until all current employees with serious tax debts resolve them.
  • Serious tax debt means an outstanding debt for which a public lien has been filed, with exceptions for debts being paid or under appeal.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

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 2025-12-22.

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