Bill Summary
This legislation, also called the "Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act", amends title VII of the Social Security Act to create a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who have been victims of identity theft. This single point of contact will be responsible for tracking the individual's case and coordinating with other units to quickly resolve any issues related to the identity theft. This single point of contact will consist of a team of specially trained employees who will be accountable for the case until it is resolved. The effective date of this legislation is 180 days after its enactment.
Possible Impacts
1. Increased support for victims of identity theft: This legislation would provide a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft. This would make it easier for victims to receive support and assistance in resolving their case, as they would have a dedicated team or subset of employees who are trained to handle such issues.
2. Increased accountability for resolving identity theft cases: The legislation requires the single point of contact to be accountable for the individual's case until it is resolved. This would put pressure on the Social Security Administration to resolve cases in a timely manner and ensure that victims receive the necessary support and assistance.
3. Improved efficiency in resolving identity theft cases: By establishing a single point of contact and coordinating with other units within the Social Security Administration, this legislation aims to expedite the resolution of identity theft cases. This could potentially save victims time and resources as well as alleviate the stress and financial burden that comes with being a victim of identity theft.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[S. 3731 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3731
_______________________________________________________________________
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Social Security's Service
to Victims of Identity Theft Act''.
SEC. 2. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS.
(a) In General.--Title VII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 714. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS.
``(a) In General.--The 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 general.--For 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 subset.--The 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 Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Passed the Senate June 16, 2020.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3731
_______________________________________________________________________
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.