David Kustoff (R-TN)
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-119.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).
What this bill would do
This Act is known as the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act. It amends title VII of the Social Security Act to help people who are victims of identity theft. Specifically, it requires the Social Security Administration to provide a single point of contact for individuals whose social security account number has been misused or whose Social Security card was lost during transmission. This single point of contact consists of a specially trained team of employees. They are responsible for tracking the case to completion and coordinating with other units to resolve issues quickly. The changes take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen Social Security?
The bill improves the administration of Social Security by providing specialized assistance to victims of identity theft.
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 (Adding Section 714(a)): This provision requires the Social Security Administration to give a single point of contact to anyone whose Social Security number has been misused or whose card was lost in the mail. This is a big win for the people because it means victims will not have to constantly explain their situation to multiple different people and can get their issues resolved much faster.
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Section 2 (Adding Section 714(b)): This part ensures that the single point of contact is actually a team of specially trained employees who are directly accountable for the case until it is fully resolved. Holding officials accountable ensures that our elected and appointed public servants actually do the work we expect them to do for the good of the people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill improves the administration of Social Security by providing specialized assistance to victims of identity theft.
- Public Law (10/8/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 10/7/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-119.
- 9/29/2026
- Presented to President.
- 9/18/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 9/17/2026
- Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790)
- 12/2/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 12/1/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4938)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5345.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4938-4939)
- Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/31/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-360.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
- 9/17/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 1.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
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