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Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
17
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the President to provide the House of Representatives with information about who has accessed certain personal data, including Social Security information, and how it was used. This includes details about an individual connected to the Department of Government Efficiency who accessed this data.

Sponsored By

John B. Larson
Democrat · Connecticut · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Social Security Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, as it demands transparency about their handling of personal data. It also impacts individuals whose personal information is stored by the Social Security Administration, as it seeks to uncover potential unauthorized access or misuse of their data.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
18backers
  • Democratic18
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (17)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeWays and Means Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
  • Climate
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.