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Introduced
09/24/2021
09/24/2021
In Committee
09/24/2021
09/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to lower the standard for removing employees who disclose tax return informa- tion without authorization, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act," aims to lower the standard for removing employees who disclose tax return information without authorization. Specifically, the bill would increase the penalty for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information from $5,000 to $250,000, and it would amend the law to allow for the removal of federal employees who are found to have violated the prohibition on disclosing tax return information, even if they have not been convicted of a crime. The amendments made by this bill would apply to disclosures made on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/24/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5364/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5364/BILLS-117hr5364ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5364/BILLS-117hr5364ih.pdf.pdf |
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