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No Facial Recognition at IRS: Protecting Taxpayer Biometric Data.

This new law prohibits the IRS from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies for tax administration. It ensures that the agency cannot collect or use such data. Furthermore, all previously collected biometric information must be deleted within 60 days, enhancing citizens' privacy.
Key points
The IRS is banned from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies.
All previously collected biometric data must be deleted within 60 days.
The law aims to protect citizens' privacy in their interactions with the IRS.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3668
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3668.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The IRS is banned from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies.
  • All previously collected biometric data must be deleted within 60 days.
  • The law aims to protect citizens' privacy in their interactions with the IRS.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Taxes Security