No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3668

No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act

This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using, or contracting to use, biometric recognition technology for tax administration purposes. The bill defines biometric recognition technology as any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition.

The bill requires the IRS to delete all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration not later than 60 days after the enactment of this bill.

Current Status of Bill S 3668

Bill S 3668 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2022. Bill S 3668 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2022.  Bill S 3668's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3668

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3668

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3668

No Facial Recognition at the IRS ActNo Facial Recognition at the IRS ActA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes.
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