Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill proposes to rescind specific unobligated funds that were previously made available to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for enforcement activities. These funds originate from the Inflation Reduction Act and are to be withdrawn from the IRS's budget. The legislation then mandates the redirection of an equivalent amount of these rescinded funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This appropriation is specifically designated to cover the salaries and expenses of new agents and officers . The primary purpose of these new hires is to bolster the security of the southern border of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
AppropriationsBorder security and unlawful immigrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers
DIRECT Act
USA119th CongressHR-374| House
| Updated: 1/13/2025
This bill proposes to rescind specific unobligated funds that were previously made available to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for enforcement activities. These funds originate from the Inflation Reduction Act and are to be withdrawn from the IRS's budget. The legislation then mandates the redirection of an equivalent amount of these rescinded funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This appropriation is specifically designated to cover the salaries and expenses of new agents and officers . The primary purpose of these new hires is to bolster the security of the southern border of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.