HR 249 · 113th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 159 (Roll no. 105). (consideration: CR H2012)(2013-04-15)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 2013-04-15
Roll #105
Yea 250Nay 159
Democrats
35 Yea·152 Nay
Republicans
215 Yea·7 Nay
PassedHouse · 2013-04-15
Roll #105
Yea 250Nay 159
Democrats
35 Yea·152 Nay
Republicans
215 Yea·7 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 - Makes any person who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible for federal employment or to continue serving as a federal employee. Defines "seriously delinquent tax debt" as an outstanding tax debt for which a notice of lien has been filed in public records. Exempts 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 pending, (3) for which a levy has been issued or agreed to by an applicant for employment, or (4) that is determined to be an economic hardship to the taxpayer. Requires each federal agency to: (1) ensure that applicants for employment certify that they do not have a seriously delinquent tax debt, (2) review public records to determine if a notice of lien has been filed against an employee or applicant, and (3) restrict access to and use of information obtained under this Act. Authorizes an agency, if a tax lien against a federal employee or applicant is discovered in any public record, to: (1) request such employee or applicant to execute and submit a form authorizing t…

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