Appropriations Cuts IRS Funding, Stops Obamacare Fines

Statement

Yesterday U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis R-WY voted with the majority in the U.S. House to cut funding for the IRS by $341 million and stop its rule that threatens free speech for 501(c)(4)s as part of the FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill. The funding legislation, as amended, also prohibits enforcement of the Obamacare individual mandate as well as cuts funding for preparations of executive orders that contradict current law. In addition, the act cuts unjustified IRS bonuses and wasteful spending, prevents destruction of records, requires IRS employees attendance at taxpayer rights training, prohibits future political targeting and protects Americans' 1st Amendment rights.

"The House has the power of the purse and we are using that power to rein in this out of control President and administration," said Rep. Lummis. "From the IRS's political targeting to the presidential power grabs through the many executive orders, Congress needs to reclaim the authority granted it by the people and the constitution and hold those responsible accountable. Hitting this administration where it hurts most, the wallet, is the best way to get their attention."

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