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HR 8762 117th Congress House Taxation

To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.

Introduced: August 30, 2022 Introduced by: Norman, Ralph Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 30, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Aug 30, 2022
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill prohibits any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hired after the bill's enactment, from possessing a firearm while performing official duties and receiving training in the use of a firearm in connection with such duties.

The bill further prohibits the IRS from acquiring any firearm or ammunition after the bill's enactment.

What's happening now August 30, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Oct 25, 2022
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Sep 22, 2022
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Sep 19, 2022
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Sep 19, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8762: To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8762/
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"H.R. 8762: To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8762/.
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H.R. 8762, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8762/.
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