Hands Off Our Social Security Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Hands Off Our Social Security Act, aims to protect Social Security benefits and the operations of the Social Security Administration. It prohibits unauthorized changes to benefits, data mining, privatization efforts, workforce reductions, office closures, and changes to communication methods. The Act seeks to safeguard Social Security services for all Americans by requiring Congressional approval for any significant alterations to the program.
Key provisions
- Prohibits altering, withholding, or delaying Social Security benefits without legal authorization.
- Prevents unauthorized data mining and use of Social Security data for commercial or political purposes.
- Outlaws privatization or outsourcing of Social Security benefits administration.
- Restricts workforce reductions at the Social Security Administration without Congressional approval.
- Prohibits the closure of Social Security Administration offices without Congressional consent.
- Requires the maintenance of existing telephone and in-person communication services.
- Mandates annual audits by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to ensure compliance.
- Requires the Comptroller General to report findings to Congress.
Who is affected
- Social Security beneficiaries
- Social Security Administration employees
- Federal contractors working with the SSA
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