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

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3765

Bill 118 hr 3765, also known as the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, aims to enhance the services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to individuals who have been victims of identity theft. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 19, 2021, by Representative John Larson from Connecticut.

The main purpose of this bill is to improve the process for victims of identity theft to resolve issues related to their Social Security benefits. It requires the SSA to establish a centralized point of contact for individuals who have been victims of identity theft and are experiencing difficulties with their benefits. This point of contact will be responsible for coordinating with other agencies and organizations to assist victims in resolving their issues.

Additionally, the bill requires the SSA to provide training to its employees on how to assist victims of identity theft and to develop a plan for notifying individuals whose Social Security numbers have been compromised. It also mandates the SSA to report to Congress on its efforts to improve services for victims of identity theft. Overall, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act seeks to streamline the process for individuals who have been victims of identity theft to access the assistance they need to resolve issues related to their Social Security benefits. It aims to provide better support and resources to these individuals, ultimately helping them to recover from the financial and emotional impact of identity theft.

Congressional Summary of HR 3765

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

This bill requires the Social Security Administration to provide a single point of contact for any individual whose Social Security account number has been misused. The single point of contact must track the individual's case to completion and coordinate with other specialized units to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.

Current Status of Bill HR 3765

Bill HR 3765 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill HR 3765 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2023.  Bill HR 3765's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3765

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3765

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

Computer security and identity theftExecutive agency funding and structureSocial Security Administration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3765

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft ActImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft ActTo amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.
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