Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
One Social Security contact for identity theft victims
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- If your Social Security number is stolen or your card gets lost in the mail, you get one dedicated team at Social Security to handle your case from start to finish.
- That team keeps your records together, updates you, and works with other offices so you do not have to repeat your story.
- The goal is faster fixes for problems like fake benefit claims or wrong info on your account.
- Staff are trained and held responsible until your case is fully resolved; they will tell you if your case is handed to someone new.
- This change starts about six months after it becomes law.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4938)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4938)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5345.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
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