Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Latest action (7 Oct 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-119.
What this bill does
The "Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act" would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assign a dedicated team of specially trained employees as a single point of contact for individuals whose Social Security account numbers have been misused. This team would be responsible for tracking the individual's case from beginning to end, coordinating with other SSA units, and working to resolve identity theft-related issues as quickly as possible.
This bill specifically affects individuals who are victims of identity theft involving their Social Security information, such as when their number is used to fraudulently obtain benefits or affects their SSA records. It also applies to those who have lost their Social Security card in the mail. The SSA would need to establish procedures to ensure continuity of case records and notify individuals when necessary.
This legislation has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Its next step is to be sent to the President. If signed into law, the changes would take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Official summary
Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
This act requires the Social Security Administration to provide a single point of contact for any individual whose Social Security number has been misused or whose Social Security card has been lost in transport. The point of contact must track cases to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
The point of contact must consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees. Staffing may change provided there are procedures in place to ensure continuity of records and notify affected individuals when appropriate.
Timeline
7 Oct 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-119.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5345 do?
- The "Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act" would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assign a dedicated team of specially trained employees as a single point of contact for individuals whose Social Security account numbers have been misused. This team would be responsible for tracking the individual's case from beginning to end, coordinating with other SSA units, and working to resolve identity theft-related issues as quickly as possible. This bill specifically affects individuals who are victims of identity theft involving their Social Security information, such as when their number is used to fraudulently obtain benefits or affects their SSA records. It also applies to those who have lost their Social Security card in the mail. The SSA would need to establish procedures to ensure continuity of case records and notify individuals when necessary. This legislation has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Its next step is to be sent to the President. If signed into law, the changes would take effect 180 days after enactment.
- Has H.R. 5345 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 5345 has been enacted. Status last updated 7 Oct 2026.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5345?
- H.R. 5345 was sponsored by Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5345?
- Became Public Law No: 119-119. (7 Oct 2026).
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