Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 218, also known as the Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing fraud within the Social Security system. The bill was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren on January 24, 2017.

The main purpose of the bill is to enhance the ability of the Social Security Administration to detect and prevent fraud within the system. This includes implementing new measures to verify the identity of individuals applying for Social Security benefits, as well as increasing penalties for those found guilty of committing fraud.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between the Social Security Administration and other government agencies in order to better detect and prevent fraudulent activity. This includes sharing information and resources to more effectively combat fraud. Overall, the Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 aims to protect the integrity of the Social Security system and ensure that benefits are distributed fairly and accurately to those who are truly in need. The bill is currently under review in Congress and has received bipartisan support for its efforts to combat fraud within the Social Security system.