Bill · H.Res. 1059· House(119-HRES-1059)

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.

Age: 78 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 2/11/2026
Last activity: 2/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: John Larson
Cosponsors: - 20 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution is an inquiry requesting the President to provide the House of Representatives with specific information regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It seeks documents and records related to how DOGE or Elon Musk interacts with information held by the Social Security Administration. The request covers the access to and usage of the Numerical Identification System (NUMIDENT) and other personally identifiable information. It specifically looks into sharing this data with nongovernmental organizations or the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, it examines the use of third-party servers to share electronic files. Finally, it investigates potential violations of laws, policies, or court orders regarding this sensitive data.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
The inquiry specifically targets potential unauthorized access to or sharing of personally identifiable information like the NUMIDENT system.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution requests specific audit trails, logs, and correspondence to ensure accountability in how sensitive government data is handled.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The investigation looks into the sharing of sensitive information with the Department of Homeland Security.