HR 1563 · 114th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-03-24· 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, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 160 (Roll no. 157).(2015-04-15)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 2015-04-15
Roll #157
Yea 266Nay 160
Democrats
27 Yea·157 Nay
Republicans
239 Yea·3 Nay
PassedHouse · 2015-04-15
Roll #157
Yea 266Nay 160
Democrats
27 Yea·157 Nay
Republicans
239 Yea·3 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 Makes any individual 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 a  federal tax liability assessed by the Internal Revenue Service and collectible by levy or court proceeding, except 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 continuous levy has been issued or agreed to by an applicant for employment, or (4) with respect to which such a levy is released because it has been 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 for federal employme…

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H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015

Apr 3, 2015

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 25, 2015

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican