Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015
Latest action · Apr 16, 2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 24, 2015
- Passed HouseApr 15, 2015
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) Declares it the policy of the U.S. government that no government contracts or grants should be awarded to individuals or companies with seriously delinquent federal tax debts.
(Sec. 3) Requires the head of any executive agency that issues an invitation for bids or a request for proposals for a contract, or that offers a grant, in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, to require each person submitting a bid or proposal or grant application to: (1) certify that such person does not have a seriously delinquent tax debt, and (2) authorize the Department of the Treasury to disclose information limited to describing whether such person has a seriously delinquent tax debt. Subjects a person who has a seriously delinquent tax debt to a negative responsibility or high risk determination when applying for a federal contract or grant, or to suspension or debarment from the federal procurement process. Authorizes an agency head to waive a suspension or debarment proceeding for a person with a seriously delinquent tax debt upon a written finding of urgent and compelling circumstances significantly affecting the interests of the United States.
(Sec. 5) Defines "seriously delinquent tax debt" as a federal tax liability that has been assessed by the Internal Revenue Service and is collectible by levy or a court proceeding, except a tax debt: (1) that is being paid in a timely manner under an approved installment agreement or an offer-in-compromise, (2) for which a collection due process hearing has been requested or is pending; (3) for which a continuous levy has been issued or agreed to by an applicant for employment, or (4) with respect to which such a levy is released because it has been determined to be an economic hardship to the taxpayer.
(Sec. 6) Makes this Act applicable to contracts and grants awarded on or after 270 days after the enactment date of this Act.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 156 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed424–0 | Apr 15, 2015 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 24, 2015 to Apr 14, 2015, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Mar 24, 2015 |
| R-TX | John R. Carter | Apr 14, 2015 |
Actions 15
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 16, 2015Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Apr 15, 2015At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Apr 15, 2015Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2251-2252)
- Apr 15, 2015Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2241-2243)
- Apr 15, 2015DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1562.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Taxation.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 16, 2015Referred in Senate
- Apr 15, 2015Engrossed in House
- Apr 14, 2015Reported in House
- Mar 24, 2015Introduced in House
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