Bill · S. 1436· Senate(119-S-1436)
Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act," aims to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from purchasing, receiving, or storing firearms and ammunition. Under the act, the Commissioner must transfer all such items to the Administrator of General Services within 120 days of enactment. The Administrator is then responsible for selling firearms to licensed dealers and auctioning ammunition to the general public. Proceeds from these sales are to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction. Additionally, the bill transfers the authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division to the Department of Justice. The administration and enforcement of specific criminal revenue laws will then be performed under the supervision of the Attorney General.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+3
The bill directs proceeds from the sale of firearms and ammunition toward deficit reduction.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill transfers investigative and criminal enforcement authorities from the IRS to the Department of Justice.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
The bill contributes to deficit reduction through the sale of seized or held assets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Deficit Reduction: The proceeds from the sale or auction of firearms and ammunition will be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury specifically for the purpose of deficit reduction (Section 5(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Changes to Criminal Investigation Administration: The administration and enforcement of criminal provisions of internal revenue laws, as well as other delegated investigatory authorities, will be transferred to the Attorney General and the Department of Justice (Section 6(a)).
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Transfer of IRS Division: The authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS will be moved to the Department of Justice to be maintained as a distinct entity within the Criminal Division (Section 6(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces National Debt+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
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