Young Kim (R-CA)
Tell the Government Once Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill creates a pilot program called the "Tell the Government Once Act" to make updating your address with federal agencies easier. Under this legislation, the Administrator of General Services will set up a secure online form for individuals to submit change of address notifications. Covered agencies, like the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration, must use this information to update their records. The bill prohibits the Administrator from charging fees or keeping the user's information after it is transmitted. It also requires agencies to mail a notice to the individual's previous address whenever an update is made. Finally, the program includes reporting requirements and will terminate five years after the form is first made available.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The legislation strictly limits the use and storage of change-of-address information to protect individuals' privacy.
- Scored +4
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill prohibits the Administrator from retaining user data and restricts covered agencies from sharing the information for other purposes.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires reporting requirements and public notices regarding agency agreements and the overall use and cost savings of the pilot program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) allows individuals to use an online form to transmit a change of mailing or residential address to selected covered agencies and receive confirmation of receipt, which could make updating personal information much more convenient.
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Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(d)(2) require user authentication and identity verification through a trusted identity platform, which helps protect people's personal information from fraud and unauthorized access.
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Section 2(c)(1)(A) explicitly prohibits the Administrator from charging a fee for the use of the change of address form, ensuring that the service is free for individuals to use.
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Section 2(b)(2) requires agencies to mail a notice of the update to the address contained in the record before the change was made, which provides a safety check so people know if someone else has altered their official records.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(b)(1) allows a covered agency to reject an address update if anti-fraud procedures determine the information is fraudulent or unauthorized, which could potentially cause delays for individuals if their legitimate update is mistakenly flagged.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The legislation strictly limits the use and storage of change-of-address information to protect individuals' privacy. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires reporting requirements and public notices regarding agency agreements and the overall use and cost savings of the pilot program.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill prohibits the Administrator from retaining user data and restricts covered agencies from sharing the information for other purposes. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill creates an online form that makes updating mailing and residential addresses with federal agencies more convenient via the internet.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill utilizes secure user authentication and identity verification through trusted platforms to protect individuals' personal information. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The Department of Veterans Affairs is included as a covered agency, streamlining the address update process for veterans.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The inclusion of the Social Security Administration as a covered agency helps seniors update their official records more easily. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The inclusion of the Department of Veterans Affairs as a covered agency streamlines address updates for veterans.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia