H.R. 2905 · 115th Congress

Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2017

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2017-06-15
Latest action
2018-04-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish procedures to expedite the review of, and seek an indictment in, any case involving identity theft or aggravated identity theft by an individual who impersonates an employee or officer of the Internal Revenue Service.

DOJ must submit to Congress and publish a report that contains certain information on the status of prosecutions for such offenses.