Bills · S 1666
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1666Social Security AdministrationComputer security and identity theft
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenIdentity theft, especially involving Social Security numbers, can be a major headache, leading to financial fraud, incorrect records, and difficulties getting rightful benefits. For victims, trying to fix these issues with a large government agency can be overwhelming, often involving multiple phone calls and explanations to different people.
This bill matters because it seeks to simplify this process by assigning a dedicated contact, which could significantly reduce the burden on victims. If it becomes law, it could lead to quicker resolution of identity theft cases and provide more peace of mind for those affected. Without this bill, victims would continue to face the current, potentially fragmented system, possibly experiencing longer resolution times and increased frustration during an already stressful period.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Social Security Administration (SSA) must establish procedures for 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 provision creates a clear responsibility for the SSA to simplify the process for identity theft victims, ensuring they don't have to navigate a complex bureaucracy alone.
PROVISION 02
This single point of contact will track the individual's case to completion and coordinate with other SSA units to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
This ensures consistent support and active problem-solving throughout the entire resolution process, rather than leaving the burden on the victim.
PROVISION 03
The single point of contact will consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who are accountable for the case until its resolution.
This emphasizes specialized expertise and accountability, suggesting a higher quality of service for victims facing complex identity theft issues.
PROVISION 04
Procedures must be in place to ensure continuity of records and case history, even if team members change, and to notify the individual when appropriate.
This protects victims from having to restart their case or re-explain details if their specific contact person changes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
51
BILLS LED
92
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 4 REP 4 IND 2
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 7
Introduced in Senate
MAY 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1666
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last actionMay 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025
Senate BillS 1666Social Security AdministrationComputer security and identity theft
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
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