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Taxpayer Data Protection Act
3/11/2025, 5:34 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1101
The legislation includes provisions that outline the penalties for those who attempt to gain unauthorized access to the payment system. It also establishes measures to strengthen the security protocols and safeguards in place to protect the system from potential threats.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for reporting and investigating any suspected unauthorized access to the payment system. This will help ensure that any breaches are promptly addressed and mitigated to prevent further harm. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1101 is aimed at safeguarding the integrity and security of the payment system within the Department of the Treasury, ultimately protecting the financial interests of the United States government and its citizens.
Congressional Summary of HR 1101
Taxpayer Data Protection Act
This bill restricts access to any public money receipt or payment system belonging to the Department of the Treasury.
Specifically, access is limited to authorized Treasury officers, employees, or contractors meeting certain performance standards who have held a qualified position for at least a year, or who hold other qualifications as provided by the bill. The bill specifically prohibits special government employees (i.e., temporary appointees hired to perform specific tasks) from having access to such systems. The bill also provides that an individual accessing such systems shall be treated as an executive branch employee for purposes of federal criminal conflict of interest laws.
Treasury's Office of Inspector General must investigate and report on each instance of unauthorized use or other access of such payment systems.
