On the recordApril 20, 2016
In recognition of the fact that we just experienced yet another tax day in America, I rise today to discuss a Federal agency that the American people have become extremely disenchanted with, the Internal Revenue Service. Over recent years, Americans have watched information coming out detailing the inappropriate and unfortunate conduct by the IRS playing politics rather than implementing policy. The American people should not fear that a government agency will make decisions based on partisan politics, which is why it is crucial Congress address this problem now and not in the future. This is why I cosponsored H.R. 1798, which will prohibit the Department of the Treasury from assigning a tax status to organizations based on their political beliefs and activities. I thank my colleague, Congressman Randy Neugebauer, and Senator Ted Cruz for their efforts in this initiative to restore some of the faith and trust the American people have lost in its institution of government. ____________________
