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Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

H.R. 5345 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 5345119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 09/15/2025REP. KUSTOFFR-TN · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.54 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)SOCIAL WELFARE

2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Kustoff, David (R-TN) (Introduced 09/15/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.54 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee
Latest Action12/02/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (09/15/2025)

Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

This bill requires the Social Security Administration to provide a single point of contact for any individual whose Social Security account number has been misused. The single point of contact must consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees, and must track the individual's case to completion and coordinate with other specialized units to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 5345 EH: Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 5345

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.

2.Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a)In generalTitle VII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

714.Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a)In generalThe Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) or whose Social Security card has been lost in the course of transmission to the individual has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible. (b)Single point of contact (1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who— (A)have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and (B)shall be accountable for the case until its resolution. (2)Team or subsetThe employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to— (A)ensure continuity of records and case history, and (B)notify the individual when appropriate.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 5345 IH: Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5345IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 15, 2025Mr. Kustoff introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.

2.Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a)In generalTitle VII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

714.Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a)In generalThe Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible. (b)Single point of contact (1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who— (A)have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and (B)shall be accountable for the case until its resolution. (2)Team or subsetThe employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to— (A)ensure continuity of records and case history, and (B)notify the individual when appropriate.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 5345 : Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5345IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 2, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.2.Single point of contact for identity theft victims(a)In generalTitle VII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:714.Single point of contact for identity theft victims(a)In generalThe Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) or whose Social Security card has been lost in the course of transmission to the individual has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible.(b)Single point of contact(1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who—(A)have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and(B)shall be accountable for the case until its resolution.(2)Team or subsetThe employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to—(A)ensure continuity of records and case history, and(B)notify the individual when appropriate..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 5345 RH: Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 312119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5345[Report No. 119–360]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 15, 2025Mr. Kustoff introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansOctober 31, 2025Additional sponsor: Ms. MalliotakisOctober 31, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 15, 2025A BILLTo amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.2.Single point of contact for identity theft victims(a)In generalTitle VII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:714.Single point of contact for identity theft victims(a)In generalThe Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) or whose Social Security card has been lost in the course of transmission to the individual has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible.(b)Single point of contact(1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who—(A)have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and(B)shall be accountable for the case until its resolution.(2)Team or subsetThe employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to—(A)ensure continuity of records and case history, and(B)notify the individual when appropriate..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.October 31, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
09/15/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
09/15/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
09/15/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
09/17/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
09/17/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 1.
10/31/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-360.
10/31/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-360.
10/31/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
12/01/2025House floor actionsMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/01/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4938-4939)
12/01/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5345.
12/01/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4938)
12/01/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4938)
12/01/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/02/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Display TitleImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Finance Committee12/02/2025 Referred To
House - Ways and Means Committee10/31/2025 Reported By
House - Ways and Means Committee09/17/2025 Markup By
House - Ways and Means Committee09/15/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Social Welfare

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