Proposal:Ban IRS Biometrics Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3599
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Ban IRS Biometrics Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-02-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• 2022-02-08: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

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