S-3186 : Still Just a Bill

Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a program to issue, upon the request of any individual, a number that may be used in connection with a Social Security number (or other identifying information) to assist in verifying the individual's identity.

Within five years of the enactment of this bill, Treasury must ensure that the program is made available to any individual residing in the United States.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-07-09IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4844-4845)Senate
2018-07-09IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

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