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John Larson (D-CT)

Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act

H.R. 1877 · House bill Social Welfare

A Democratic bill with 152 Democratic cosponsors · See all 152 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Protecting Americans' Social Security Data Act" aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to restrict access to sensitive information. It prohibits political appointees and special government employees from accessing beneficiary data systems maintained by the Social Security Administration. The bill establishes civil penalties and allows individuals to bring civil actions for damages if their information is negligently accessed or disclosed. It also mandates that the Inspector General investigate these violations and report findings to Congress. Finally, it requires the Comptroller to conduct a study and submit regular reports regarding the impact of these changes.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill strengthens data privacy by prohibiting specific government employees from accessing sensitive Social Security data systems.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill enhances privacy protections by restricting political appointees' access to sensitive beneficiary data and providing legal recourse for breaches.

  • Scored +6

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill protects the sensitive personal information of Social Security beneficiaries, many of whom are seniors.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.