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S 1949 118th Congress Senate Government Operations and Politics

Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act

Introduced: June 13, 2023 Introduced by: Ernst, Joni Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 13, 2023
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Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act

This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using appropriated funds to purchase, receive, or store any firearm or ammunition. It also requires the IRS to transfer to the General Services Administration (GSA) any firearms or ammunition owned or under the control of the IRS. Within 30 days of such transfer, the GSA must initiate the sale or auction of any firearms to licensed dealers and the auction of any ammunition to the general public.

The bill grants the Department of Justice authority over the administration and enforcement of criminal investigations with respect to the sale or transfer of firearms and ammunition.

What's happening now June 13, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1949: Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1949/
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