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HR 5348119th CongressIntroduced
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025
Introduced: Sep 15, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-Pennsylvania)
Social Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 would add a new rule to the Social Security Act authorizing the reissuance of a new Social Security number (SSN) for a child under age 14 if the confidentiality of the original SSN card was compromised during delivery (for example, through loss or theft). The request must be supported by evidence sworn under penalty of perjury by a parent or guardian, and the SSA Commissioner would determine eligibility and issue a new SSN for the child. The SSA would also note in the child’s records the relevant information about the loss or theft. The amendments take effect 180 days after enactment. The aim is to protect young children from identity theft and misuse of their SSN from an early age.
Key Points
- 1Creates authority to reissue a new SSN to a child under 14 when the SSN card’s confidentiality was compromised during transmission (e.g., loss or theft).
- 2Requires sworn evidence under penalty of perjury from a parent or guardian, assessed by the SSA Commissioner.
- 3The SSA Commissioner must issue a new SSN to the affected child and record the incident details in the child’s SSA records.
- 4Updates are codified by inserting a new clause into the existing provision about child SSN issuance (adjusting the clause numbering accordingly).
- 5The new rules become effective 180 days after enactment.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Families with young children (under age 14) who receive SSN cards for their children and are concerned about identity theft or card loss during delivery.Secondary group/area affected: The Social Security Administration (administrative processes and record-keeping), banks, schools, employers, insurers, and other institutions that rely on a child’s SSN for identification and records.Additional impacts:- Administrative burden and potential complexity in tracking multiple SSNs or updated records for a person from early childhood.- Long-term implications for credit history, tax records, and identity verification if a child later uses a newly issued SSN.- Privacy and data integrity considerations related to documenting and handling incidents of card loss/theft.
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