S 1444 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Tax DODGER Act

This bill requires the Treasury Department to publish an annual public report listing federal employees (including military personnel and retirees) with unpaid tax debt or unfiled returns, broken down by agency. It makes individuals with "seriously delinquent tax debt" ineligible for federal employment or continued service, unless they certify they have no such debt or provide authorization for tax verification. The law includes due process protections, allowing 180 days to resolve debt issues and exemptions for financial hardship cases. It applies to all federal civilian and military roles, including new hires and current employees, with enforcement beginning 270 days after enactment.
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Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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