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Ban IRS Biometrics Act

USA117th CongressHR-6733| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2022
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
David Kustoff (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ban IRS Biometrics Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric information as a condition of filing any tax return, receiving any service, or accessing taxpayer information. The bill defines biometric information as any information regarding any measurable physical characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize the identity, or verify the claimed identity or location, of an individual, including facial images, fingerprints, and iris scans. Treasury must also develop a plan for the safe and secure destruction and disposal of any biometric information collected or used prior to the enactment of this bill.
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Timeline
Feb 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3599
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3599
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 117-3599: Ban IRS Biometrics Act

Ban IRS Biometrics Act

USA117th CongressHR-6733| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2022
Ban IRS Biometrics Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric information as a condition of filing any tax return, receiving any service, or accessing taxpayer information. The bill defines biometric information as any information regarding any measurable physical characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize the identity, or verify the claimed identity or location, of an individual, including facial images, fingerprints, and iris scans. Treasury must also develop a plan for the safe and secure destruction and disposal of any biometric information collected or used prior to the enactment of this bill.
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Timeline
Feb 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3599
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3599
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
David Kustoff (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 117-3599: Ban IRS Biometrics Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted