Demands the President to submit documents to the House regarding changes to Social Security policies, office closures, and staffing reductions after March 2025.
Steven Horsford
Representative
NV-4
This bill requests the President to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding Social Security Administration policies, closures/consolidation of offices, and staffing reductions after March 12, 2025. It seeks documents related to policy changes ending phone applications for benefits, requiring in-person validation, and the impact of these changes on public access. The request also covers the closure/consolidation of Social Security offices and any staff reductions, with all documents to be submitted within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.
House Resolution Demands Info on Post-March 2025 Social Security Changes: Phone Applications Cut, Offices Closing?
This resolution isn't making new rules, but it's asking the President for the inside scoop on some major shifts happening at the Social Security Administration (SSA) after March 12, 2025. Think of it as the House of Representatives formally requesting documents and communications detailing why certain changes were made and what their effects might be. They want this info within 14 days of the resolution passing.
Dialing Back Access? The End of Phone Applications
One big area the House wants answers on involves SSA policies announced in March 2025 that apparently ended the option to apply for Social Security benefits over the phone. According to the resolution, folks unable to apply online might now need in-person validation at a local office. This inquiry specifically asks for any analysis done on how ditching phone applications affects people's ability to actually get the benefits they're entitled to – seniors, survivors, spouses, and children included. If you or someone you know relies on phone support because getting online is tough or traveling to an office is a barrier, this is a key point of the investigation.
Shrinking Footprint: Office Closures and Staff Cuts
The resolution also demands information on any closure or consolidation of SSA field offices, card centers, and hearing offices since mid-March 2025. Fewer offices could mean longer travel times for those needing face-to-face help. Tied to this, the inquiry asks about staffing reductions, including layoffs, within the SSA during the same period. Fewer staff could potentially translate to longer waits for appointments, claims processing, or getting questions answered – a real headache if you're navigating the system.
Who's Looking Over SSA's Shoulder?
Finally, there's a request for documents related to the access a 'Department of Government Efficiency' has to the SSA and its information. The resolution doesn't define this department, but the House clearly wants to understand its relationship with the SSA and what data it can access. This part of the inquiry seems focused on transparency and understanding how different parts of the government are interacting with the agency responsible for crucial benefits.