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Congress·Passed House·3 months ago

One Social Security contact for identity theft victims

Also known as: Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

Legislative Progress

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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.
Social SecurityConsumer ProtectionData PrivacyCybersecurity

Milestones

5 milestones15 actions
Dec 2, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec 1, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 1, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4938)

Dec 1, 2025

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)

Dec 1, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5345.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

Bill NumberHR 5345
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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