Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 5348 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Smucker, Lloyd (R-PA) (Introduced 09/15/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/02/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (09/15/2025)
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025
This bill directs the Social Security Administration to issue a new Social Security number to a child under the age of 14 if the child's Social Security card was lost or stolen while being mailed to the child.
119 HR 5348 EH: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 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. 5348
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025.
2.Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised (a)In generalSection 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)) is amended— (1)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (2)by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: (iii)In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of a social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card.. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5348 IH: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 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. 5348IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 15, 2025Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025.
2.Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised (a)In generalSection 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)) is amended— (1)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (2)by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: (iii)In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of the social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card.. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
119 HR 5348 : Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 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. 5348IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 2, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025.2.Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised(a)In generalSection 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)) is amended—(1)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and(2)by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause:(iii)In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of a social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5348 RH: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-03 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. 282119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5348[Report No. 119–329]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 15, 2025Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansOctober 3, 2025Additional sponsor: Ms. MalliotakisOctober 3, 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 II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025.2.Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised(a)In generalSection 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)) is amended—(1)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and(2)by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause:(iii)In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of a social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.October 3, 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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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1. |
| 10/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-329. |
| 10/03/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-329. |
| 10/03/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282. |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4939-4940) |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5348. |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4954) |
| 12/01/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H4939-4940) |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H4939-4940) |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/02/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 12/02/2025 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 10/03/2025 Reported By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 09/17/2025 Markup By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 09/15/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Social Welfare
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