Hands Off Our Social Security Act

Hands Off Our Social Security Act is a proposed bill that would sharply constrain any changes to Social Security benefits, the operation of the Social Security Administration (SSA), and how SSA handles data and services. Its central aim is to protect beneficiaries by prohibiting tampering with benefits, prohibiting unauthorized data mining or use of personal data, blocking privatization or outsourcing of SSA functions, and requiring congressional approval for workforce reductions and office closures. It also mandates that SSA maintain multi-channel communication with the public and imposes annual GAO audits and congressional reporting to ensure compliance. If enacted, the bill would place substantial procedural barriers on major administrative changes, effectively keeping SSA operations under tighter federal control and oversight.