Bill · H.Res. 327· House(119-HRES-327)
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after March 12, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Steven Horsford
- Cosponsors
- - 19 - 0
- 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 Social Security Administration's operations after March 12, 2025. The request includes documentation about the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the agency and its data. It specifically seeks information on new policies regarding how people apply for benefits. Additionally, the inquiry covers the closure or consolidation of various Social Security offices. It also asks for details regarding staffing reductions within the agency.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The resolution requests documentation to increase transparency regarding SSA operational changes.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
It seeks information on changes that could restrict benefit application methods for seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
The inquiry protects against changes that could hinder benefit access for retirees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Oversight of Benefits Access: The request for analysis on the "effects on the public's ability to access Social Security Administration services and benefits" could provide clarity on how changes impact people's ability to get what they are owed. (Resolution text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduced Application Methods: Policies announced on March 18, 2025, and March 26, 2025, may end the ability for "seniors, survivors, spouses and children to complete an application for Social Security benefits by phone," which instead requires visiting a local office to validate identity. (Section 1)
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Loss of Local Access: The "closure or consolidation of Social Security Administration field offices, card centers, and hearing offices after March 12, 2025" could impact how people interact with the agency. (Section 2)
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Staffing Cuts: "Staffing reductions at the Social Security Administration after March 12, 2025," including reduction in force actions, could affect agency operations. (Section 3)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+2
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Richard NealDemocrat · Massachusetts
Stacey PlaskettDemocrat · Virgin Islands
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California