Bills · HRES 1059
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1059Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it highlights serious concerns about the privacy and security of sensitive personal data, such as Social Security numbers and related details, which are held by the U.S. government. If the 'Department of Government Efficiency' or other entities are found to have improperly accessed, shared, or misused this data, it could lead to identity theft, fraud, or a significant erosion of public trust in the government's ability to protect citizen information.
By requesting this information, the House of Representatives is exercising its oversight role to ensure that federal agencies and new initiatives adhere to laws, policies, and court orders designed to safeguard privacy. If the resolution is adopted, it could reveal critical information about data handling practices, hold specific officials accountable, and potentially lead to stronger protections for personal data. If it doesn't pass, these questions about data access and usage by the 'Department of Government Efficiency' would remain unanswered, potentially leaving citizens' data vulnerable without congressional scrutiny.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests all documents related to the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts to communicate with non-governmental organizations involved in analyzing voter rolls or overturning election results, specifically regarding the sharing of Social Security Administration (SSA) personal data.
This provision aims to uncover potential unauthorized sharing of sensitive citizen data with groups involved in election-related activities, raising concerns about data privacy and election integrity.
PROVISION 02
Asks for documents concerning DOGE's efforts to share SSA NUMIDENT information or other personally identifiable information with the Department of Homeland Security since January 20, 2025, including specific instances mentioned in the resolution.
This seeks to clarify inter-agency data sharing practices, ensuring that such transfers of sensitive data are lawful and adhere to established protocols.
PROVISION 03
Requests information on DOGE members using third-party servers, such as Cloudflare, to share electronic files containing information from the Social Security Administration.
This provision is crucial for assessing the security of sensitive government data and whether proper procedures for handling confidential information are being followed when using external services.
PROVISION 04
Demands documents about any actions by DOGE, including Elon Musk or his team, to access, use, or transmit SSA personal data in violation of laws, SSA policy, or specific court orders.
This directly investigates potential breaches of legal and ethical conduct regarding the handling of private citizen information, which could lead to accountability for non-compliance.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Submitted in House
FEB 11
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1059
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026
House Res.HRES 1059Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
20
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