HR 1877

This bill, the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act, aims to safeguard the personal information of Social Security beneficiaries by preventing political appointees and certain government employees from accessing sensitive data systems. It establishes a civil right of action for individuals whose information is improperly accessed or disclosed, allowing them to sue for damages. The bill also creates penalties for unauthorized access or disclosure of beneficiary data, mandates reporting of such violations by the Social Security Administration’s Inspector General, and requires a study of the law’s impact.