Hands Off Our Social Security Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 4734, the "Hands Off Our Social Security Act," would enact several prohibitions related to Social Security. Specifically, it would prevent federal officials, employees, or contractors from altering, withholding, or delaying benefits without authorization from Congress. The bill would also prohibit the collection or use of Social Security data for purposes other than administering its programs and forbid any privatization of Social Security benefits or services without an Act of Congress. Additionally, it would require congressional approval for reductions in the Social Security Administration's workforce or the closure of its offices, and mandate the maintenance of existing telephone and in-person communication services.
This legislation would affect individuals who receive Social Security benefits and the administration of the Social Security Administration itself. It aims to ensure the continued effective operation of the agency and protect benefit services for all Americans. The Government Accountability Office would be required to conduct annual audits of workforce levels, office operations, and communication services, reporting any noncompliance to Congress.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet passed any legislative hurdles and would need to be approved by the House, then the Senate, and signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4734 do?
- H.R. 4734, the "Hands Off Our Social Security Act," would enact several prohibitions related to Social Security. Specifically, it would prevent federal officials, employees, or contractors from altering, withholding, or delaying benefits without authorization from Congress. The bill would also prohibit the collection or use of Social Security data for purposes other than administering its programs and forbid any privatization of Social Security benefits or services without an Act of Congress. Additionally, it would require congressional approval for reductions in the Social Security Administration's workforce or the closure of its offices, and mandate the maintenance of existing telephone and in-person communication services. This legislation would affect individuals who receive Social Security benefits and the administration of the Social Security Administration itself. It aims to ensure the continued effective operation of the agency and protect benefit services for all Americans. The Government Accountability Office would be required to conduct annual audits of workforce levels, office operations, and communication services, reporting any noncompliance to Congress. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet passed any legislative hurdles and would need to be approved by the House, then the Senate, and signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 4734 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4734. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4734?
- H.R. 4734 was sponsored by Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), with 38 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4734?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (23 Jul 2025).
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