House Passes Ferguson’s Bill to Helps Victims of Identity Theft

House Passes Ferguson's Bill to Helps Victims of Identity Theft

Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security Drew Ferguson recently released the following statement after passage of H.R. 3784, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, on the House Floor:

"It's simply unacceptable for an individual dealing with Social Security Number-related identity theft to face numerous bureaucratic obstacles, re-explain their situation to multiple employees, and navigate contradicting information to resolve the issue," said Chairman Ferguson. "Time is of the essence when an individual is dealing with potential identity theft which is why I introduced the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act. This important bill streamlines the process to a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration to help folks resolve their issue more efficiently. I applaud the passage of this legislation in the House and encourage the Senate to quickly act."

Click here to watch Chairman Ferguson's remarks on the House Floor.

Background:

Following a May 24, 2023 Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on the Social Security Administration's role in combatting identity fraud, Congressman Drew Ferguson introduced H.R. 3784, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act. This bill would amend the Social Security Act to provide a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.

Click here to watch Congressman Ferguson offer H.R. 3784, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, on June 7, 2023 at a Ways and Means Committee markup.