Bills · HRES 701
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 701Government Operations and Politics
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.
INTRO SEP 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a fundamental concern about personal privacy and government oversight. The Social Security Administration holds highly sensitive personal data for virtually every American, and how that information is accessed and used by other government agencies, especially new ones, is a significant privacy issue.
If this resolution passes, it could force the executive branch to reveal important details about how a new department is handling sensitive Social Security data, including whether it's being used in new cloud systems or for purposes like AI training or even potentially selling the information. This transparency allows the public and their representatives to understand potential risks to their privacy. If it doesn't pass, the details of DOGE's data practices regarding SSA information would likely remain unknown to Congress and the public, leaving questions about the security and appropriate use of private data unanswered.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests the President to provide the House with documents and communications related to the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to and use of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information (PII) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
This provision is crucial for legislative oversight, allowing Congress to investigate how a new government department is handling highly sensitive personal data.
PROVISION 02
Specifically asks for information about the development and security protocols of a cloud environment hosting a copy of NUMIDENT.
This highlights concerns about the security and privacy implications of moving sensitive government data to new cloud-based systems.
PROVISION 03
Seeks to clarify the purpose of this NUMIDENT cloud copy, including whether it's for audits, denying benefits, creating a centralized database, selling data, or training artificial intelligence.
Understanding the intended use of this data is critical to assess potential benefits versus risks to individual privacy and civil liberties.
PROVISION 04
Demands information on specific individuals associated with DOGE who have accessed NUMIDENT in the cloud or PII in the SSA's Enterprise Data Warehouse since March 14, 2025.
This targets accountability by identifying specific personnel involved in data access, which can help ensure adherence to privacy policies.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Submitted in House
SEP 11
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 701
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
House Res.HRES 701Government Operations and Politics
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.
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
18
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