I actually look at the tax gap as somewhat of a roadmap to tax avoidance, tax evasion in this country.

If confirmed, I will work to ensure that the IRS operates in an impartial, nonbiased manner from top to bottom.

We witnessed the administration leaning on both independent regulators and on agencies of government like DOJ that are supposed to be independent to try to impose their will.

The IRS should never be used as a political tool, but it also does have an obligation to see that groups are not abusing the tax code and engaging in improper political activity.

One of the problems we talked about in my office is the problem of shell corporations. They are used for tax avoidance and evasion.

And should it continue to do so?

The IRS has a history from bygone days of having been used as a political weapon.

There is a collections gap between what taxpayers owe and what the IRS collects. It is estimated to be about $400 billion.

I am glad that today we were able to consider a bipartisan piece of legislation that will bring some order and timeliness to this review process and expert proper congressional oversight of our foreign assistance.

Holding a markup on this bill is a testament to the bipartisanship of this committee and the leadership of Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel.

Whatever criticisms we have UNRWA and the Palestinian leadership, and there are many valid ones, it is contrary to American interests and the interests of Israel to exacerbate this humanitarian crisis.

Should it be something the IRS looks into if there appears to be inconsistent reporting to determine whether the reporting to the IRS is truthful or not?

This is a dangerous game.

To be clear, I believe that funding for these bilateral programs and for UNRWA, funding which has been appropriated by Congress, should be resumed immediately.

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