H.R. 4890House114th Congress (2015-2017)Passed House

To impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy.

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Finance Committee

April 25, 2016

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

April 11, 2016

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

April 11, 2016

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ways and Means Committee

April 13, 2016

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 15.

Ways and Means Committee

April 13, 2016

HouseCommittee

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-501.

Ways and Means Committee

April 18, 2016

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383.

April 18, 2016

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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 688 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 4890 and H.R. 3724.

April 18, 2016 • 6:59 PM

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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 688. (consideration: CR H1905-1908, H1908-1911)

April 21, 2016 • 9:58 AM

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Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 4890 and H.R. 3724.

April 21, 2016 • 9:58 AM

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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 688 and Rule XVIII.

April 21, 2016 • 9:58 AM

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The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.

April 21, 2016 • 9:58 AM

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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4890.

April 21, 2016 • 9:59 AM

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RISING INFORMALLY - The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message. Subsequently the Committee resumed its' sitting.

April 21, 2016 • 10:31 AM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment No. 1 printed in House Report 114-503.

April 21, 2016 • 10:40 AM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 2 printed in House Report 114-503.

April 21, 2016 • 10:43 AM

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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4890.

April 21, 2016 • 10:50 AM

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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1910)

April 21, 2016 • 10:50 AM

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The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of measure in the nature of a substitute: CR H1909)

April 21, 2016 • 10:51 AM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 158 (Roll no. 162).

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April 21, 2016 • 11:13 AM

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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 158 (Roll no. 162).

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April 21, 2016 • 11:13 AM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

April 21, 2016 • 11:13 AM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Finance Committee

April 25, 2016

Voting History

1 vote recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

April 21, 2016 at 11:10 AM

On Passage

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

260 - 158

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Referred in SenateIssued April 25, 2016

IIB

114th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4890

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 25, 2016

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

AN ACT

To impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy.

Ban on IRS bonuses until IRS develops comprehensive customer service strategy

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary’s delegate, may not pay a bonus, award, or similar cash payment to any employee of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary, or the Secretary’s delegate, develops and submits to Congress a comprehensive customer service strategy that has been reviewed and approved by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Such strategy shall include—

(1)

appropriate telephone and correspondence levels of service, which shall be based on service provided by the best in business and customer expectations;

(2)

a thorough assessment of which services the Internal Revenue Service can shift to self-service options; and

(3)

proposals to improve customer service in the short term (the current and following fiscal year), medium term (approximately 3 to 5 fiscal years), and long term (approximately 10 fiscal years).

(b)

Progress reports

The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s delegate, shall submit reports to the Congress on the status of its customer service strategy and actions taken to improve customer service. Such reports shall be submitted on a semiannual basis until the comprehensive customer service strategy under subsection (a) is fully implemented.

(c)

Consultation with Taxpayer Advocate

In developing the comprehensive customer service strategy pursuant to this section, the Secretary, or the Secretary’s delegate, shall consult with the National Taxpayer Advocate.

No additional funds authorized

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out the requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated.

Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2016.

Karen L. Haas,

Clerk