Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of the Ban IRS Biometrics Act. The Ban IRS Biometrics Act stops the IRS from collecting, using, or storing, any type of biometric data. This legislation expands on the FACE Act, legislation introduced earlier this month by Congressman Huizenga to stop the IRS from requiring American taxpayers to use facial recognition software to access basic IRS services. The Ban IRS Biometrics Act has also been introduced in the Senate by Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida.
“Too often we have seen the federal government creep further and further into the private lives of Americans,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “The Ban IRS Biometrics Act prevents the IRS from gathering and using any biometric data from American taxpayers. The IRS demonstrated a clear desire to collect the biometric information of Americans when they were in the final stages of implementing their facial recognition requirement. When you combine that desire with the IRS’ history of targeting conservatives and leaking the private information of taxpayers, it’s clear the IRS should not be allowed to collect or require the use of biometric data. The Ban IRS Biometrics Act is a common sense approach to strengthen privacy protections for Americans while stopping blatant and invasive overreach by the federal government.”
Senator Rick Scott said, “The fact that the Biden administration would even consider requiring Americans to use facial recognition system just to file their taxes is both unsurprising and deeply concerning. I’m glad that Biden’s IRS finally listened to my warnings and reversed its horrible proposal – but we must ensure this disastrous idea is never entertained again. The safety of Americans’ personal information must ALWAYS be a priority, and I am proud to have Representative Huizenga take up this fight and introduce our Ban IRS Biometrics Act in the House of Representatives.”
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