H.R. 5348: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025, proposes a change to the Social Security Act regarding the handling of social security account numbers for young children. The key features of the bill include:

Reissuance of Social Security Account Numbers

The bill allows for the reissuance of social security account numbers to children under the age of 14 in specific situations. If a child's social security card has been lost or stolen and this has compromised the confidentiality of their social security number, the following steps will be taken:

• The child's parent or guardian must provide evidence that the confidentiality of the social security number has been compromised.
• This evidence must be submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner of Social Security.
• If the evidence is deemed sufficient, the Commissioner will issue a new social security account number to the child.

The bill aims to protect the identities of young children by ensuring that sensitive information can be changed in the event of a security breach.

Effective Date

The provisions of the bill will take effect 180 days after it becomes law, giving time for implementation and public awareness.

Relevant Companies

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