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Taxpayer Data Protection Act

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8292

The "Taxpayer Data Protection Act" was introduced in the 118th Congress on May 8, 2024. The bill aims to protect taxpayer data and likely includes provisions to enhance the security and privacy of taxpayer information. Specific directives may involve implementing stricter safeguards, protocols, or regulations to prevent unauthorized access or misuse of sensitive tax data. For detailed provisions and actions proposed, please refer to the official bill text available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8292/BILLS-118hr8292ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 8292

Taxpayer Data Protection Act

This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures of  taxpayer information.

Current Status of Bill HR 8292

Bill HR 8292 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 18, 2024. Bill HR 8292 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 8, 2024.  Bill HR 8292's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8292

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
25
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
25
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8292

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Business records
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Right of privacy
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8292

Taxpayer Data Protection Act
Taxpayer Data Protection Act
Taxpayer Data Protection Act
Taxpayer Data Protection Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information.

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