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H.R. 828 112th Congress House

Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2012

Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.

Introduced: February 28, 2011 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayers
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 31, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 31, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 114 (Roll no. 538). (text: CR H5414)
Jul 31, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5449-5450)
Jul 31, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 31, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 828.
Jul 31, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5414-5416)
Jul 31, 2012
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 23, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
Jun 23, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 112-115.
Apr 13, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 13, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
Feb 28, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 28, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 31, 2012 House · vote #538 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 263–114 See who voted →
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 Latest action August 1, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2012 - 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 the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to an agency head information describing whether the employee or applicant has a seriously delinquent tax debt, and (2) contact the Secretary to request tax information about a seriously delinquent tax debt of an employee or applicant.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to promulgate regulations to carry out this Act that provide taxpayers with all due process rights and to report to Congress annually on the number of exemptions granted for financial hardship. Grants federal employees or applicants 180 days to demonstrate that their tax debts are exempt from classification as a seriously delinquent tax debt under this Act.

Makes this Act effective nine months after its enactment.

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