H.R. 2421: Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act

The Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at regulating the involvement of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) personnel in functions that are normally designated for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Here are the key points of the bill:

Key Provisions

• Limitation on IRS Personnel Functions: The bill states that IRS personnel cannot be assigned DHS functions unless certain conditions are met.
• Training Requirement: Specifically, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration must determine that IRS staff have received the necessary training to perform these functions effectively.
• Impact on IRS Operations: The Inspector General must also verify that the assignment of these new responsibilities will not obstruct the IRS's ability to provide services to taxpayers or enforce tax laws fairly and with integrity.
• Effective Determination: Once the determination is made, it will be published in the Federal Register and can be terminated following the same publication process.
• Amendment to Existing Law: There is a provision to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include references to this act, ensuring that it is recognized in existing legislation.

Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to ensure that the IRS maintains its primary focus on tax-related functions and responsibilities without being diverted by potentially unrelated duties typically managed by DHS. This is meant to safeguard the effectiveness of tax administration and protect taxpayer interests.

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