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Introduced
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
In Committee
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunition to its employees, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act," aims to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from purchasing, receiving, or storing firearms and ammunition. It requires the IRS Commissioner to transfer any existing firearms and ammunition to the Administrator of General Services within 120 days of the bill's enactment. The bill also directs the Administrator to initiate the sale or auction of these items, with the proceeds going towards deficit reduction. Additionally, the bill transfers the administration and enforcement of criminal provisions related to internal revenue laws from the IRS to the Department of Justice, which will maintain the IRS Criminal Investigation Division as a distinct entity within the Justice Department.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1949/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1949/BILLS-118s1949is.pdf |
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