Bill would give Social Security fraud victims a single case contact
Signed into lawH.R. 5345Latest action
Sponsor: David Kustoff · Representative · TN
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Official title: Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
Introduced:
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HR 5345 would require SSA to assign identity theft victims a dedicated team to handle their case start to finish.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the SSA to create a "single point of contact" system so identity theft victims are assigned a trained team that manages their case from start to finish. This covers fraudulent use of a Social Security number, misuse affecting SSA records, forced number changes, and lost cards during mailing. Changes would take effect 180 days after enactment.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects people whose Social Security numbers are stolen or misused, as well as SSA staff and internal operations.
Why does it matter?
The change is meant to reduce delays and repeated explanations victims currently face when dealing with multiple SSA employees. It does not alter benefit amounts or eligibility rules.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 15, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-119.