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Demands the President to provide information to the House regarding the Social Security Administration's operations post-January 20, 2025, including details on the Department of Government Efficiency's access and compliance with specific executive orders.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding the Social Security Administration's operations after January 20, 2025. The request includes details on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration, compliance with specific Executive Orders, call and visitor statistics, office closures, and staff reductions. The President is required to furnish the requested documents and information within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.
The "Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act" restricts access to Social Security data by political appointees and special government employees, allows individuals to sue for unauthorized data access or disclosure, mandates investigations and reports on data breaches, and preserves existing privacy regulations.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
The "Protecting Americans' Social Security Data Act" aims to safeguard Social Security data by restricting access for political appointees and special government employees, and by creating avenues for civil lawsuits for unauthorized data access or disclosure. It mandates investigations by the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration into data breaches and requires regular reports to Congress. The Act also directs the Comptroller of the United States to study the effects of changes to the Social Security Act made by this Act and subsequent Acts.
The "Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act" prevents the Social Security Administration from closing or limiting access to field offices, hearing offices, and resident stations, ensuring continued service availability for the public.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
The "Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act" prevents the Social Security Administration (SSA) from closing or consolidating field offices, hearing offices, and resident stations, ensuring continued access to services. It requires the SSA Commissioner to justify any planned closures to Congress with detailed analysis and cost-benefit assessments, considering the impact on vulnerable populations. The bill mandates public notice, hearings, and a final report to Congress before any changes, allowing appeals and maintaining the number of offices at or above the January 20, 2025 level, excluding temporary emergency closures.
The "Ending DOGE Conflicts Act" mandates financial disclosures for special government employees who own or lead companies contracting with the federal government, ensuring transparency and preventing conflicts of interest.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
The "Ending DOGE Conflicts Act" mandates that special government employees with financial ties to companies contracting with the federal government must adhere to strict financial disclosure requirements. It requires the Director of the Office of Government Ethics to certify these employees' financial reports and prohibits them from performing official duties until compliance is confirmed.