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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2015Taxation
H.R. 1206

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 20, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 18, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act

(Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any federal officer or employee from hiring any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees until the IRS submits to Congress either: (1) a written certification that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt, or (2) a report detailing why the certification cannot be made and necessary remedial actions.

A seriously delinquent tax debt is an outstanding tax debt for which the IRS has filed a notice of lien in public records, excluding a tax debt: (1) that is being paid in a timely manner under an approved installment payment agreement or an offer-in-compromise, (2) for which a collection due process hearing has been requested or is pending, (3) for which a tax levy has been issued, or (4) with respect to which relief has been granted due to economic hardship.

If the IRS is unable to provide the required certification, it may submit to Congress a report that:

  • states that the certification cannot be made,
  • explains why the certification is not possible,
  • outlines remedial actions required to provide a certification, and
  • indicates the time required for the actions to be completed.

(Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill.

What just happenedApr 25, 2016

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7](R-NC)Sponsor
25 cosponsors25 R
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  1. Apr 25, 2016Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.

  2. Apr 21, 2016Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Apr 20, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Apr 20, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 - 170 (Roll no. 160). (text: CR H1868)

  5. Apr 20, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 - 170 (Roll no. 160).(text: CR H1868)

  6. Apr 20, 2016FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 - 245 (Roll no. 159).

    Ways and Means Committee
  7. Apr 20, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1874-1876)

  8. Apr 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1206, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kildee demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceeding on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.

  9. Apr 20, 2016FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1874, H1875)

  10. Apr 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert a special rule of applicability which shall not apply for any year if the Federal tax delinquecny rate for either chamber of Congress is greater than the Federal delinquency tax rate for the Dept. of Treasury, as published by the IRS in its Federal Employee/Retireee Delinquency Initiative (FERDI) for the prior year.

  11. Apr 20, 2016FloorH36100

    Mr. Kildee moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H1873-1874, H1874-1875; text: CR H1873)

    Ways and Means Committee
  12. Apr 20, 2016FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1873)

  13. Apr 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1206.

  14. Apr 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 1206 and H.R. 4885.

  15. Apr 20, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 687. (consideration: CR H1868-1874, H1874-1876)

  16. Apr 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Smith (MO) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 1206 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. (consideration: CR H1868)

  17. Apr 18, 2016FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 687 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 1206 and H.R. 4885.

  18. Apr 18, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 381.

  19. Apr 18, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-499.

    Ways and Means Committee
  20. Apr 18, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-499.

    Ways and Means Committee
  21. Apr 13, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  22. Apr 13, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Mar 2, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  24. Mar 2, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Mar 2, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 20, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 18, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act

(Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any federal officer or employee from hiring any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees until the IRS submits to Congress either: (1) a written certification that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt, or (2) a report detailing why the certification cannot be made and necessary remedial actions.

A seriously delinquent tax debt is an outstanding tax debt for which the IRS has filed a notice of lien in public records, excluding a tax debt: (1) that is being paid in a timely manner under an approved installment payment agreement or an offer-in-compromise, (2) for which a collection due process hearing has been requested or is pending, (3) for which a tax levy has been issued, or (4) with respect to which relief has been granted due to economic hardship.

If the IRS is unable to provide the required certification, it may submit to Congress a report that:

  • states that the certification cannot be made,
  • explains why the certification is not possible,
  • outlines remedial actions required to provide a certification, and
  • indicates the time required for the actions to be completed.

(Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 18, 201617

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act

(Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any federal officer or employee from hiring any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees until the IRS submits to Congress either: (1) a written certification that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt, or (2) a report detailing why the certification cannot be made and necessary remedial actions.

A seriously delinquent tax debt is an outstanding tax debt for which the IRS has filed a notice of lien in public records, excluding a tax debt: (1) that is being paid in a timely manner under an approved installment payment agreement or an offer-in-compromise, (2) for which a collection due process hearing has been requested or is pending, (3) for which a tax levy has been issued, or (4) with respect to which relief has been granted due to economic hardship.

If the IRS is unable to provide the required certification, it may submit to Congress a report that:

  • states that the certification cannot be made,
  • explains why the certification is not possible,
  • outlines remedial actions required to provide a certification, and
  • indicates the time required for the actions to be completed.

(Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill.

Introduced in HouseMar 2, 2015

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act

This bill prohibits any federal officer or employer from extending an offer of employment in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to any individual until the IRS publicly issues a written certification that the IRS does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt.

A seriously delinquent tax debt is an outstanding tax debt for which the IRS has filed a notice of lien in public records, excluding a tax debt: (1) that is being paid in a timely manner under an approved installment payment agreement or an offer-in-compromise, (2) for which a collection due process hearing has been requested or is pending, (3) for which a tax levy has been issued, or (4) with respect to which relief has been granted due to economic hardship.

No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act — Informed