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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>This bill prohibits any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hired after the bill's enactment, from possessing a firearm while performing official duties and receiving training in the use of a firearm in connection with such duties.</p> <p>The bill further prohibits the IRS from acquiring any firearm or ammunition after the bill's enactment.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.</title>
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