SSA Reform Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-18T15:12:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1547 SSA Reform Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/18/2025, 3:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1547

Bill 119 hr 1547, also known as the "Social Security Verification and Citizen Requirement Act," aims to improve communication between the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the Commissioner of Social Security whenever there is a change in the citizenship status, immigration status, or work authorization status of an individual who has been issued a social security account number.

Additionally, the bill proposes that individuals must be citizens or nationals of the United States in order to receive benefits under the Social Security Act. This requirement is intended to ensure that only those who are legally eligible for benefits are able to access them.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1547 is to strengthen the integrity of the Social Security system by verifying the eligibility of individuals receiving benefits and improving coordination between government agencies.

Current Status of Bill HR 1547

Bill HR 1547 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1547 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1547's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, 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. as of February 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1547

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1547

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1547

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the Commissioner of Social Security when there is a change to the citizenship status, status under the immigration laws, or work authorization status of an individual to whom a social security account number has been issued, and to require that an individual be a citizen or national of the United States to receive benefits under the Social Security Act.