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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits federal employees and applicants who have "seriously delinquent tax debt" from being eligible for federal employment.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any individual who has a “seriously delinquent tax debt” from being eligible for new or continued employment in any of the following agencies (Sec. 2):
• Any Executive agency;
• The United States Postal Service;
• The Postal Regulatory Commission; or
• An employing authority in the legislative branch.

• Defines “seriously delinquent tax debt” as an outstanding debt for which a notice of lien has been filed in public records, except in the following circumstances (Sec. 2):
• The debt is being paid in installments and in a timely manner;
• The debt is in a collection due process hearing or relief has been requested or is pending;
• A levy against the taxpayer’s property has been issued for repayment of the debt; or
• The levy against the taxpayer’s property has been released due to the determination that the levy created an economic hardship due to the financial condition of the taxpayer.

• Requires each agency to verify if a notice of lien has been filed on a current or prospective employee (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the Office of Personnel Management to write regulations authorizing an individual to continue to serve on a case-by-case basis when the situation involves financial hardship and the employees’ continued service is in best interests of the United States (Sec. 2).

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