JUSTIN: The Senate Finance Committee voted on Thursday to advance President Biden’s nominee for IRS commissioner to the entire chamber for a final confirmation vote. The lawmakers voted 17-9 to approve Biden’s nominee, Danny Werfel.
The lawmakers voted 17-9 to approve Biden’s nominee, Danny Werfel. Three Republicans joined with all of the committee Democrats in approving his nomination. Werfel is expected to be approved by the broader Senate, although it isn’t clear how many Republicans will vote to confirm him on the floor.The vote comes against the backdrop of new legislation that allocated $80 billion to beefing up the IRS, including a big chunk to bolster enforcement action.
Adding to the frustrations of Republicans, the IRS blew past a February deadline that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set for the agency to produce a detailed report breaking down how it will spend the $80 billion infusion. The IRS produced a statement saying it intended to produce the document “in coming weeks.”
Werfel, who served as acting commissioner of the agency in 2013, told lawmakers that taxpayers “rightfully expect a more modern and high-performing IRS” and noted that Yellen has already publicly committed to stopping an influx of audits for small businesses and those earning below $400,000 annually. Werfel said he is “committed to meeting” that directive from Yellen.
During the Thursday committee meeting on Werfel, Sen. Jon Cornyn bashed the $80 billion “blank check” and voted against Werfel’s nomination. Still, he acknowledged Werfel's willingness to serve and his background of public service.
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