Proposal:Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 240
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a program to issue, upon the request of any individual, a number that may be used in connection with a Social Security number (or other identifying information) to assist in verifying the individual's identity.

Within five years of the enactment of this bill, Treasury must ensure that the program is made available to any individual residing in the United States.

Bill Title

Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S699-700)
• 2019-01-28: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.