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I117th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6674IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 9, 2022Mr. Gooden of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.

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Prohibition on required use or collection of biometrics, geolocation data for access to online services

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) may not establish or maintain any verification process for access to online accounts or services of the Internal Revenue Service which uses biometric information or geolocation information from mobile network operators.(b)

Collection prohibited without consent or warrant

The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) may not collect, store, or share biometric information or geolocation information from mobile network operators without either express consent from the taxpayer to whom such information belongs or a court order.