Bills · S 1444
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1444Government Operations and Politics
Tax DODGER Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about accountability and integrity within the federal workforce. If passed, it would provide transparency to the public about the extent of unpaid taxes by government employees and retirees, potentially putting pressure on individuals to comply with tax laws. For federal job seekers and current employees, it creates a new condition for employment, aiming to ensure that those who serve the public uphold their financial responsibilities.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to increased tax collection from federal workers and improve public trust in government by demonstrating that federal employees are held to a high standard. If it doesn't pass, the public would not receive this specific annual report, and federal employment eligibility regarding tax debt would remain as it is under current law, without this explicit requirement.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Treasury Department to submit and publicly post an annual report on federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt or unfiled tax returns.
This increases transparency regarding tax compliance among those who work for or retired from the federal government.
PROVISION 02
Makes individuals with 'seriously delinquent tax debt' ineligible for federal employment, both for new hires and current employees.
This directly links tax compliance to the ability to gain or maintain federal employment, setting a higher standard for government workers.
PROVISION 03
Provides for due process rights and a 180-day period for individuals to resolve their tax debt or demonstrate it's not 'seriously delinquent' before a determination of ineligibility is finalized.
This ensures fairness and an opportunity for individuals to address their situation before facing employment consequences.
PROVISION 04
Allows an employee to continue serving, even with seriously delinquent tax debt, in cases of financial hardship if it's in the best interests of the U.S.
This provides flexibility and prevents potentially unfair or detrimental employment actions in specific circumstances.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in Senate
APR 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1444
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 1444Government Operations and Politics
Tax DODGER Act
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
0
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