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H.R. 1993 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2013

H.R. 1993 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 15, 2013, sponsored by J. Randy Forbes with 44 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 15, 2013
Co-sponsors
44
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from filling any position, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

J. Randy Forbes (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 44 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 15, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 3, 2013)

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