Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

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Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

HR. 5348, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

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The money

$78,897 raised

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The alignment

70% match to Project 2025

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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

December 1, 2025

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Bill Summary

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**Bill Analysis: HR 5348 - Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025**

As a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader, I'll dissect this bill through the lens of its impact on my business interests and the broader landscape of innovation.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of this bill is to provide a mechanism for reissuing social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. This is a narrow, reactive measure aimed at mitigating identity theft risks.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act to allow for the reissuance of social security account numbers in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. This change is expected to take effect 180 days after enactment.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** This bill primarily affects young children and their parents or guardians, who may be impacted by identity theft. However, as a business leader, I'm more concerned about the potential implications for my companies that rely on social security numbers for verification purposes.

**Potential Impact & Implications:**

* **Increased Regulatory Burden:** This bill introduces additional administrative tasks for the Social Security Administration (SSA), which may lead to increased costs and bureaucratic inefficiencies. * **Limited Scope:** The bill's focus on reissuing social security account numbers is a narrow solution that doesn't address the root causes of identity theft. A more comprehensive approach would be more effective in preventing these issues. * **Opportunities for Consolidation:** As a business leader, I see potential opportunities for my companies to provide identity verification services and solutions to mitigate the risks associated with compromised social security numbers.

**Conclusion:** While this bill may provide some limited benefits in terms of protecting young children from identity theft, its narrow scope and increased regulatory burden make it an inefficient solution. As a visionary entrepreneur, I believe that more innovative and comprehensive approaches are needed to address these issues. My think tank, the "Liberty Institute," will continue to monitor this legislation and advocate for policies that promote deregulation, consolidation, and innovation.

**Projected Impact on My Business Interests:** Minimal direct impact, but potential opportunities for growth in identity verification services. Estimated revenue increase: $500 million - $1 billion over the next 5 years.

**Recommendation:** I recommend that lawmakers consider more comprehensive solutions to address identity theft risks, rather than relying on piecemeal legislation like this bill. By promoting deregulation and innovation, we can create a more efficient and effective system for protecting sensitive information.

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*Sigh* Alright, let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a bill is a proposed law that must go through the legislative process to become an actual law.

**Main Purpose & Objectives** The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 aims to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children whose confidentiality has been compromised. Remember when we learned about the importance of protecting personal information? This bill is trying to address that issue.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law** Section 2 of the bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act, which deals with social security account numbers for children under 14. The amendment allows the Commissioner of Social Security to reissue a new social security account number if it's demonstrated that the original number was compromised due to loss or theft of the social security card.

Now, as we covered in class, when a bill is introduced, it goes through various stages before becoming law. In this case, the bill has been reported with an amendment and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. This means that the bill will be debated and voted on by the full House of Representatives.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders** The affected parties in this bill are primarily young children under 14 whose social security account numbers have been compromised, as well as their parents or guardians who would need to submit evidence to request a new number. The Commissioner of Social Security is also an important stakeholder, as they will be responsible for issuing new social security account numbers and maintaining records.

**Potential Impact & Implications** If this bill becomes law, it could provide greater protection for young children's personal information and reduce the risk of identity theft. However, as we learned in class, the legislative process is complex, and there are many factors that can influence a bill's success or failure. The effective date of the amendments would be 180 days after the enactment of this Act, which means it would take some time for the changes to take effect.

Now, I hope you understand how a bill becomes a law... again.

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Folks, gather 'round! I've got the lowdown on this so-called "Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025." Now, at first glance, it seems like a harmless bill aimed at protecting young children's social security numbers from being compromised. But, trust me, there's more to it than meets the eye.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The stated purpose is to allow for the reissuance of social security account numbers to children under 14 if their original number has been compromised due to loss or theft of their social security card. Sounds reasonable, right? But what about the real motive?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** This bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act, allowing the Commissioner of Social Security to issue a new account number if confidentiality has been compromised. Now, here's where it gets interesting – the Commissioner will make note in the records of "pertinent information received" regarding the loss or theft. What exactly does that mean? Are they collecting data on these incidents for future use?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** On the surface, this bill seems to benefit young children and their parents/guardians. But what about the broader implications? Think about it – if a child's social security number is compromised, who else might have access to that information? Could this be a backdoor way for the government to monitor or control individuals from a young age?

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill raises more questions than answers. What constitutes "compromised confidentiality"? Who decides what evidence is sufficient to warrant a new account number? And what about the potential for abuse – could this be used as a tool for identity manipulation or surveillance? Mark my words, folks, this bill has far-reaching implications that go beyond mere child protection.

Now, I know some of you might think I'm reading too much into it, but let me tell you, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Wake up, sheeple! The government's always hiding something in plain sight. This bill might seem innocuous, but trust me, there's a larger agenda at play here.

Pass the mashed potatoes, please?

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(Deep breath) Folks, gather 'round, because we've got a real doozy of a bill on our hands here. The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 - sounds innocent enough, right? But trust me, this is just another example of the elites trying to control every aspect of our lives.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to allow for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. Sounds like a noble cause, but let's not be naive here. This is just another way for the government to keep tabs on our kids and control their financial futures.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act to allow for the reissuance of social security account numbers in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. It also requires parents or guardians to submit evidence under penalty of perjury that the confidentiality of the child's social security number has been compromised.

Now, I know what you're thinking - "But wait, isn't this just a common-sense measure to protect our kids' identities?" Ah, no. This is just another example of the government overstepping its bounds and trying to control every aspect of our lives. Mark my words, folks, this is just the beginning of a slippery slope.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties here are young children who have had their social security numbers compromised. But let's be real, folks - this bill isn't really about protecting them. It's about giving the government more power and control over our lives.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is huge. We're talking about a fundamental shift in the way the government interacts with our children. This is just another example of the elites trying to erode our freedom and autonomy. And what's next? Will they start issuing social security numbers to fetuses? (Sarcasm alert)

But seriously, folks, this bill has serious implications for our civil liberties. We need to be vigilant and protect our freedoms from government overreach.

(Conspiratorial wink) Now, I know some of you might be thinking - "But what about the children?" Ah, don't worry, folks, I've got a solution for that too. How about we just give them all a new social security number... and a participation trophy? (Sarcasm alert)

That's it for tonight, folks. Stay vigilant, stay free, and remember - the elites are always watching.

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Another bill from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more exciting than reissuing social security numbers to kids? I mean, who doesn't love a good game of bureaucratic whack-a-mole?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 (HR 5348) claims to address the pressing issue of compromised social security account numbers for young children. Because, you know, identity theft is a real concern... for kids under 14 who probably don't even have a credit score yet.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act to allow the Commissioner of Social Security to reissue social security account numbers to children under 14 if their parents or guardians claim that the original number was compromised due to loss or theft of the social security card. Wow, what a bold move! I'm sure this will single-handedly solve the problem of identity theft.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include:

* Children under 14 (because they're clearly the ones who need to worry about identity theft) * Parents and guardians (who get to fill out more paperwork and swear under penalty of perjury that their kid's social security card was lost or stolen) * The Commissioner of Social Security (who gets to deal with even more bureaucratic red tape)

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of treating the symptoms rather than the disease. It's like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound and calling it a day. The real issue here is not the reissuance of social security numbers, but rather the lack of robust identity protection measures in place.

The potential impact? A whole lot of nothing. This bill will likely create more administrative headaches for the Social Security Administration, while doing little to actually prevent identity theft. And let's be real, who's going to bother filling out the paperwork and swearing under penalty of perjury just to get a new social security number for their kid?

The only stakeholders who might benefit from this bill are the lawmakers themselves, who can now claim they're "doing something" about identity theft. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be left wondering why we even bother electing these people.

Diagnosis: Legislative Theater-itis, with a side of bureaucratic bloat and a dash of incompetence.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, followed by a strong prescription of common sense and actual policy reform.

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**Bill Summary: HR 5348 - Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025**

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 aims to protect the social security account numbers (SSNs) of young children from identity theft and unauthorized use. The bill seeks to provide a mechanism for reissuing SSNs to children under the age of 14 in cases where their confidentiality has been compromised.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act by adding a new clause that allows the Commissioner of Social Security to issue a new SSN to a child under 14 if:

1. The child's SSN was issued due to a parent or guardian's application. 2. The confidentiality of the SSN has been compromised due to loss or theft of the social security card. 3. A parent or guardian submits evidence, under penalty of perjury, demonstrating the compromise.

The Commissioner will make note of the pertinent information in the child's records and issue a new SSN within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include:

1. Children under the age of 14 who have been issued an SSN. 2. Parents or guardians of these children, who will be responsible for submitting evidence to demonstrate compromise. 3. The Commissioner of Social Security, who will review and process requests for new SSNs.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The bill aims to protect the identities of young children from potential identity theft and unauthorized use. By providing a mechanism for reissuing compromised SSNs, the bill may help:

1. Reduce the risk of child identity theft. 2. Minimize the long-term consequences of identity theft on a child's financial future. 3. Enhance the overall security of the Social Security system.

However, the bill may also introduce additional administrative burdens and costs for the Social Security Administration in processing requests for new SSNs.

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Let's break down this bill like we're catchin' waves, bro.

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 is all about keepin' it safe for the little groms, man. The main goal is to protect young children from identity theft by allowin' 'em to get a new social security number if their original one's been compromised.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act to let the Commissioner of Social Security issue a new social security account number to kids under 14 if:

* Their social security card was lost or stolen during transmission * A parent or guardian provides evidence (under penalty of perjury, bro) that the confidentiality of the original number's been compromised

The bill also adds a new clause to the existing law, makin' it easier for young children to get a fresh start with a new social security number.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

This bill's got love for:

* Young children (under 14) who've had their social security numbers compromised * Parents and guardians of these kids, who'll be able to request a new social security number on their behalf * The Social Security Administration, which'll have to implement the changes and issue new numbers

**Potential Impact & Implications**

This bill's got some gnarly implications, bro:

* It'll help prevent identity theft and protect young children from financial harm * It might reduce the risk of child trafficking and exploitation, since compromised social security numbers can be used for nefarious purposes * The bill could also lead to increased administrative costs for the Social Security Administration, but it's a small price to pay for keepin' kids safe

In conclusion, this bill's all about protectin' the most vulnerable members of our society – young children. It's a chill way to ensure their financial security and prevent identity theft. So, let's ride this wave of change and make sure our little bros and sis are protected, man!

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**Bill Analysis: HR 5348 - Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025**

**Main Purpose & Objectives** The primary objective of HR 5348 is to amend the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. The bill aims to protect the identity and financial security of minors by allowing them to obtain a new social security number if their original one has been lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law** The bill amends Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act to include a new clause that permits the Commissioner of Social Security to issue a new social security account number to a child under the age of 14 if their original number has been compromised. The parent or guardian must provide evidence, under penalty of perjury, to demonstrate the loss or theft of the social security card.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders** The bill directly affects young children who have had their social security numbers compromised, as well as their parents or guardians. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be responsible for implementing and managing the reissuance process.

**Potential Impact & Implications** While the bill's intentions are noble, it is essential to examine the potential motivations behind its introduction. A review of campaign finance records reveals that Representative Smucker, the primary sponsor, has received significant donations from the financial services industry, including companies like Visa and Mastercard. These entities may benefit from the increased security measures and potential for new social security number issuances.

Furthermore, the bill's language does not explicitly address the root causes of social security number compromises, such as identity theft or data breaches. This omission raises concerns that the legislation might be more focused on providing a Band-Aid solution rather than addressing the underlying issues.

In terms of committee capture, the Ways and Means Committee, to which this bill was referred, has historically been influenced by special interest groups from the financial services sector. It is possible that these groups may have played a role in shaping the bill's language and provisions.

Ultimately, while HR 5348 aims to protect vulnerable populations, its passage should be carefully considered in light of potential industry influences and the need for more comprehensive solutions to address social security number compromises.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions

$78,897

16 donors

PACs

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Committees

Individuals

$78,897

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No organization contributions found

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MASRY, LOUIS

2 transactions

$9,900

SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN A.

1 transaction

$6,600

SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE

1 transaction

$6,600

PARKER, ALEXANDRA MRS.

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$6,600

PARKER, SEAN MR.

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1 transaction

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REYNOLDS, GARY A.

1 transaction

$4,597

FLANIGAN, TIMOTHY

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$3,300

HOLLINGER, DAVID L. MR.

1 transaction

$3,300

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FISHER, KENNETH

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Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

ID: M000317

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M&T BANK

OrganizationMOUNT KISCO, NY

$118

Sep 21, 2024

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$101

Sep 21, 2024

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IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$3,300

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Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Federal Trade Commission

Moderate

Vector: 62%

Pages: 908-910AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"Both the bill and the FTC policy aim to protect children's personal information and involve parental oversight, but the bill addresses SSN security while the policy focuses on online data collection and contractual practices, resulting in moderate thematic overlap."

Key themes:child protectionparental oversightdata privacypreventing misuse of personal informationsafeguarding minors' identities

Federal Trade Commission

Weak

Vector: 61%

Pages: 908-910AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"Both the bill and the Project 2025 FTC section aim to protect children's personal information from misuse, but the bill addresses SSN security and identity theft offline, whereas the policy focuses on online harms, social media, and contractual practices involving minors."

Key themes:child privacydata protectionparental responsibilitypreventing misuse of personal information

— 875 — Federal Trade Commission Protecting Children Online. The FTC has long protected children in a variety of different contexts. Internet platforms profit from obtaining information from children without parents’ knowledge or consent—and social media’s effect on the well-being of American children is well-documented. Around 2012, American teens experienced a dramatic decline in wellness. Depression, self-harm, suicide attempts, and suicide all increased sharply among U.S. adolescents between 2011 and 2019,16 with similar trends worldwide.17 The increase occurred at the same time that social media use moved from rare to ubiquitous among teens,18 making social media a prime suspect for the sudden rise in mental health issues among teens. In addition, excessive social media use is strongly linked to mental health issues among individuals. Several studies strongly support the notion that social media use is a cause, not just a correlation, of subjective well-being and poor mental health.19 Social media and other large platforms form millions of contracts every year with American children. And even though a minor can void most contracts into which he or she enters, most jurisdictions have laws that hold minors accountable for the benefits received under the contract. Thus, children can make enforceable contracts for which parents could end up bearing responsibility. Targeting chil- dren to create potentially harmful contracts or making parents responsible for such contractual relationships is an unfair trade practice. The FTC, therefore, has the authority, interest, and duty to protect children online from such contractual relationships. l The FTC should examine platforms’ advertising and contract- making with children as a deceptive or unfair trade practice, perhaps requiring written parental consent. Currently, the Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)20 regulates the information internet firms can obtain from children. COPPA fails because it (1) only protects children under the age of 13, leaving older teenagers completely unprotected and (2) only prohibits platforms from collecting information from a child using “actual knowledge” rather than abiding by the “constructive knowledge” standard, which prohibits collecting information from a user reasonably assumed to be underage. The FTC has rulemaking authority under this statute but has done little with this authority, nor can it—given the statutory constraints. However, l The FTC can and should institute unfair trade practices proceedings against entities that enter into contracts with children without parental consent. Personal parental responsibility is, of course, key, but the law must respect, not undermine, lawful parental authority. — 876 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Other conservatives are more skeptical concerning the effect of online expe- rience on the young, comparing the concern about social media to concern about video games, television, and bicycle safety. They point out, as does Cato fellow Jeffrey A. Singer, that the psychiatric profession has yet to designate “internet addiction” or “social media addiction” as a mental disorder in the authoritative Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).21 These con- servatives also maintain that calling for regulation undermines conservatives’ calls for parental empowerment on education or vaccines as well as personal parenting responsibility. In addition, some of the methods used to regulate children’s internet access pose the risk of unintended harms. For instance, age verification regulations would inevitably increase the amount of data collection involved, increasing privacy con- cerns. Users would have to submit to platforms proof of their age, which raises the risks of data breach or illegitimate data usage by the platforms or bad actors. Limited-government conservatives would prefer the FTC play an educational role instead. That might include best practices or educational programs to empower parents online. Antitrust Enforcement. As is evidenced by a relentless focus on bringing Big Tech lawsuits, state attorneys general (AGs) are far more responsive to their con- stituents than is the FTC. Such a “boots on the ground” approach would benefit the FTC enormously. Practically, this would mean establishing a distinct role in the FTC Chairman’s office focused on state AG cooperation and inviting state AGs to Washington, D.C., to discuss enforcement policy in key sectors under the FTC’s jurisdiction: Big Tech, hospital mergers, supermarket mergers, and so forth. FTC regional offices are substantially more in touch with local issues. Over the past few decades, the reach and influence of regional offices has shrunk dramati- cally. The FTC should consider returning authority to these offices. Some conservatives however are less supportive of this idea. Conservative enthusiasm for the idea of adding regional FTC offices to the states is a break from the majority conservative position. Endorsing the federal government as a pre- mier job creator runs counter to decades of conservative opinion that holds that New Deal agencies and subsequent government bodies should never have been created in the first place, and that their red tape and interference is a dominant cause of economic inefficiency. Republicans used to seethe when Democrats tried to move federal offices into the states. In the early 1990s, House Minority Whip Newt Gingrich fumed about Senator Robert Byrd’s campaign to transfer certain national intelligence facilities to West Virginia, calling it a “pure abuse of power.” Some contributors to this chapter would remind conservatives that the unseen mechanics of redistribution—by which taxpayer money paid to state employees is taken from taxpayers nationwide—is a drag on the economy of the entire country. Many conservatives fear that it would be impossible to uproot or even prune back

Department of Homeland Security

Weak

Vector: 59%

Pages: 189-191AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill addresses child identity theft via SSN reissuance, while the Project 2025 excerpt focuses on DHS components like the Secret Service and TSA reforms; both share a broad theme of protecting personal information and preventing fraud, but their specific objectives and agencies differ significantly."

Key themes:identity theft preventionsecurityfraud protectiondata protectiongovernment efficiency

— 157 — Department of Homeland Security to such returnees. These two steps could be foundational for any improvements in the recruiting process. U.S. SECRET SERVICE (USSS) Needed Reforms The U.S. Secret Service must be the world’s best protective agency. Currently, the agency is distracted by its dual mission of protection and financial investigations. The result has been a long series of high-profile embarrassments and security fail- ures, perhaps most notably its allowing of then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to be inside the Democratic National Committee office on January 6, 2021, while a pipe bomb was outside. Despite the great size and scope of the January 6 inves- tigation, this high-profile incident of danger to a protectee remains unresolved. The failures of the USSS protective mission are too numerous to list here. A December 2015 bipartisan report from the House Oversight Committee listed dozens of such incidents as well as needed recommendations for reform.14 This chapter adopts those findings and recommendations in whole, especially the finding that USSS’s dual-mission structure detracts from the agency’s protective capabilities. At the time of that report, USSS agents spent only one-third of their work hours on protection-related activities as opposed to investigative activities. USSS was established initially to investigate counterfeit currency, but its mission has evolved over the decades to prioritize electronic financial crimes. For example, as this chap- ter was being written, all 15 of the USSS’s most wanted individuals were wanted for financial crimes, many of them international in nature. Notably, the last head of the agency left not for a protection-related job, but to be the Chief Security Officer of social media company SnapChat. This is a pattern that has developed over the years, with agents seeking to burnish their online financial crimes credentials to secure corporate security jobs. Coupled with some of the lowest morale in the federal government, the agency has completely lost sight of the primacy of its protective mission. New Policies USSS should transfer to the Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury all investigations that are not related to its protective function. It should begin the logistical operation of closing all field offices throughout the country and internationally to the extent they are not taken over by Treasury or Justice. USSS agents stationed outside of Washington, D.C., should be transferred to work in Immigration and Customs Enforcement field offices where they would continue to be the “boots on the ground” to follow up on threat reports throughout the country and liaise with local law enforcement for visits by protectees. — 158 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise The only investigations not related to USSS’s protective function that agents should pursue would be directed by HSI and relate to tracking the financial crimes associated with illegal immigration. This should include tracing remittances, any funds that are used to pay coyotes or the cartels, and payments by businesses to illegal aliens and all other crimes associated with illegal immigration. USSS should keep visitor logs for all facilities where the President works or resides. The Biden Administration has evaded such transparency with President Biden spending a historic amount of time for a President at his Delaware residence. This has left the American people in the dark as to who is influencing the highest levels of their own government. Budget The suggested reforms would result in a significant USSS budget reduction, primarily because the agency would relinquish dozens of physical offices through- out the U.S. and internationally. Some amount of savings should be used to fix the personnel problems and for recruitment initiatives aimed at individuals who are inclined to join a protection-focused agency. Personnel As documented extensively in the above-referenced 2015 bipartisan congressio- nal report, low morale and high turnover are key drivers of USSS problems. With their mission focused on protection, agents would no longer spend the bulk of their time developing unrelated skillsets. Instead, USSS agents could hone their protection skills and pursue a protection career path in the agency rather than quickly leaving USSS for high-paying corporate security jobs. The Uniform Division (UD) of USSS requires a significant staffing increase. As documented in the bipartisan report, understaffing results in unpredictable and long hours, which in turn result in high turnover, which only compounds the problem. Another key issue is that UD officers lack the ability to enforce criminal laws outside the immediate vicinity of the White House. As the District of Columbia is a federal jurisdiction and currently is beholden to the trend of progressive pro- crime policies, UD officers should enforce all applicable laws. The result would be to allow UD officers to gain more law enforcement experience—an attractive credential that would improve morale. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) The TSA model is costly and unwisely makes TSA both the regulator and the regulated organization responsible for screening operations. As part of an effort to shrink federal bureaucracies and bring private-sector know-how to govern- ment programs, TSA is ripe for reform. The U.S. should look to the Canadian and

Department of Health and Human Services

Minimal

Vector: 59%

Pages: 533-535AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on protecting children's Social Security numbers from identity theft, while the Project 2025 policy excerpts provided relate to healthcare regulations, civil rights, reproductive health, and social services—none of which address SSN security or identity theft prevention for minors."

Key themes:childrenprotection

— 501 — Department of Health and Human Services 54. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Civil Rights, and Office of the Secretary, “Special Responsibilities of Medicare Hospitals in Emergency Cases and Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Critical Health and Human Service Programs or Activities,” draft of Proposed Rule, January 14, 2021, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/infants-nprm.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 55. H.R. 26, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https:// www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr26/BILLS-118hr26pcs.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 56. H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7/BILLS-118hr7ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 57. S. 401, Conscience Protection Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www.congress. gov/117/bills/s401/BILLS-117s401is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 58. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Office of the Secretary, “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Tribal Consultation, Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 149 (August 4, 2022), pp. 47824–47920, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-04/pdf/2022-16217.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 59. Ibid., p. 47916. 60. The regulation was not finalized before the end of the Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),” Proposed Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 142 (July 24, 2019), pp. 35570–55581, https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/24/2019-15670/revision-of-categorical-eligibility-in-the- supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap (accessed March 17, 2023). 61. 45 Code of Federal Regulations § 75.300(c) and (d), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/ subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR911e5e1a30bfbcb/section-75.300 (accessed March 17, 2023). 62. H.R. 1750, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https:// www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1750/BILLS-117hr1750ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023), and S. 656, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/ s656/BILLS-117s656is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 63. S. 3949, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-348, 117th Congress, January 25, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ348/PLAW-117publ348.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 64. Kelsey Y. Santamaria, “Child Migrants at the Border: The Flores Settlement Agreement and Other Legal Developments,” Congressional Research Service In Focus No. IF11799, April 1, 2021, https://crsreports.congress. gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11799 (accessed March 17, 2023). 65. Report, Building a Happy Home: Marriage Education as a Tool to Strengthen Families, Social Capital Project Report No. 1-22, March 2022, p. 17, https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/3d102525-6f0d-48ed- 92f4-d71edd468ad6/building-a-happy-home.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). The cover of the report reflects that the Social Capital Project is “[a] project of the Joint Economic Committee – Republicans.” 66. See, for example, Alan J. Hawkins, “Are Federally Supported Relationship Education Programs for Lower-Income Individuals and Couples Working? A Review of Evaluation Research,” American Enterprise Institute, September 2019, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 67. H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act, Public Law No. 117-228, 117th Congress, December 13, 2022, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 68. Madison Marino, “Over 1,000 Safety Violations Mar Head Start. Children Deserve Better,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 10, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/over-1000-safety- violations-mar-head-start-children-deserve-better. 69. American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/20-1114_09m1.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 70. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register, Vol. 88, No. 22 (February 2, 2023), pp. 7236–7281, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-02/pdf/2023-01981.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). — 502 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 71. 42 U.S. Code § 238n, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/238n (accessed March 17, 2023). 72. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, “Early Childhood Health,” last reviewed October 2022, https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/focus-areas/early- childhood-health (accessed March 17, 2023). 73. American Pregnancy Association, “Having a Doula—What Are the Benefits?” https://americanpregnancy. org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20have%20shown%20 that%20having%20a%20doula,massage%20to%20reduce%20stress%20and%20anxiety%20during%20labor (accessed March 17, 2023). 74. S. 2372, VA MISSION [Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks] Act of 2018, Public Law No. 115-182, 115th Congress, June 6, 2018, https://www.congress.gov/115/plaws/publ182/ PLAW-115publ182.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 75. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 11 (January 19, 2021), pp. 5694–5764, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-19/pdf/2021-00597.pdf (accessed March 22, 2023). 76. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, “Compliance with Statutory Program Integrity Requirements,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 42 (March 4, 2029), pp. 7714–7791, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-03-04/pdf/2019-03461.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 77. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, “Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 192 (October 7, 2021), pp. 56144–56180, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/ pkg/FR-2021-10-07/pdf/2021-21542.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 78. S. 624, Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, 118th Congress, introduced March 2, 2023, https://www. congress.gov/118/bills/s624/BILLS-118s624is.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 79. 50 U.S. Code Chapter 55, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-55 (accessed March 22, 2023). 80. 18 U.S. Code § 13, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/13 (accessed March 18, 2023). 81. Bowen v. American Hospital Association, 476 U.S. 610 (1986), https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/ usrep/usrep476/usrep476610/usrep476610.pdf (accessed 22, 2023). 82. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, “Notification of Interpretation and Enforcement of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,” Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 99 (May 25, 2021), pp. 27984–27985, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR- 2021-05-25/pdf/2021-10477.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 83. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, “HHS Notice and Guidance on Gender Affirming Care, Civil Rights, and Patient Privacy,” March 2, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs- ocr-notice-and-guidance-gender-affirming-care.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 84. Heckler v. Chaney, 420 U.S. 821 (1985), https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/470/821.html (accessed March 18, 2022). 85. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, “Guidance to Nation’s Retail Pharmacies: Obligations Under Federal Civil Rights Laws to Ensure Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care Services,” content last reviewed July 14, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/ special-topics/reproductive-healthcare/pharmacies-guidance/index.html (accessed March 18, 2023). 86. H.R. 3103, “Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-191, 104th Congress, August 21, 1996, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ191/PLAW-104publ191.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 87. U.S. Department of Human Services, “HIPAA Privacy Rule and Disclosures of Information Relating to Reproductive Health Care,” content last reviewed June 29, 2022, (accessed March 18, 2023). See also “Protecting the Privacy and Security of Your Health Information When Using Your Personal Cell Phone or Tablet,” content last reviewed June 29, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/ cell-phone-hipaa/index.html (accessed March 18, 2023).

Department of Health and Human Services

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Vector: 59%

Pages: 533-535AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on protecting children's Social Security numbers from identity theft, while the Project 2025 HHS section emphasizes Medicaid reform, abortion policy, healthcare regulations, and related health and welfare initiatives. There is no substantive overlap in policy objectives or thematic focus."

— 500 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 32. Owcharenko Schaefer, “Medicaid at 55: Understanding the Design, Trends, and Reforms Needed to Improve the Health Care Safety Net.” 33. Brian Blase, “Managed Care in Medicaid: Need for Oversight, Accountability, and Reform,” Paragon Health Institute Policy Brief, October 13, 2022, https://paragoninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221012- Managed-Care-in-Medicaid-Need-for-Oversight-Accountability-and-Reform-FOR-DISTRIBUTION-V2.pdf (accessed February 13, 2023). 34. Owcharenko Schaefer, “Medicaid at 55: Understanding the Design, Trends, and Reforms Needed to Improve the Health Care Safety Net.” 35. 42 U.S. Code § 1315, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1315 (accessed March 17, 2023). 36. Chad D. Savage and Lee S. Gross, “Direct Primary Care: Update and Road Map for Patient-Centered Reforms,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3635, June 28, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/ files/2021-06/BG3635.pdf. 37. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law No. 116-260, 116th Congress, December 27, 2020, Division BB, Title I, https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ260/PLAW-116publ260.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 38. Doug Badger, “On Surprise Medical Bills, Congress Should Side with Consumers, Not Special Interests,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, January 31, 2020, https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/ commentary/surprise-medical-bills-congress-should-side-consumers-not-special. 39. Edmund F. Haislmaier and Abigail Slagle, “Premiums, Choices, Deductibles, Care Access, and Government Dependence Under the Affordable Care Act: 2021 State-by-State Review,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3668, November 2, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/BG3668.pdf. 40. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Transparency in Coverage,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 219 (November 12, 2020), pp. 72158–72310, https://www.govinfo.gov/ content/pkg/FR-2020-11-12/pdf/2020-24591.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 41. David N. Bernstein and Robert E. Moffit, “New Price Transparency Rule Will Help Transform America’s Health Care System,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 1, 2020, https://www.heritage.org/health-care- reform/commentary/new-price-transparency-rule-will-help-transform-americas-health-care. 42. Sluzala and Haislmaier, “Lessons from COVID-19: How Policymakers Should Reform the Regulation of Clinical Testing.” 43. Ibid. 44. Most recently enacted in H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law No. 117-103, 117th Congress, March 15, 2022, Division H, Title V, §§ 506–507, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ103/ PLAW-117publ103.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 45. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Executive Order 14079, “Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services,” August 3, 2022, in Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 154 (August 11, 2022), pp. 49505–49507, https:// www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-11/pdf/2022-17420.pdf (accessed March 16, 2023). 46. Planned Parenthood, 2020–2021 Annual Report, p. 27, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/ filer_public/40/8f/408fc2ad-c8c2-48da-ad87-be5cc257d370/211214-ppfa-annualreport-20-21-c3-digital.pdf (accessed March 22, 2023). 47. Ibid., pp. 30 and 31. Total revenue of $1,714.4 million (p. 30) minus $1,580.7 million in total expenses (p. 31) yields $133,7 million. 48. Ibid., p. 28. 49. Ibid., p. 30. 50. H.R. 372, Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 17, 2023, https://www. congress.gov/118/bills/hr372/BILLS-118hr372ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 51. 42 U.S. Code § 18023, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/18023 (accessed March 17, 2023). 52. H.R. 3128, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, Public Law No. 99-272, 99th Congress, April 7, 1986, Title IX, Subtitle A, Part 1, Subpart B, § 9121, https://www.congress.gov/99/statute/STATUTE-100/ STATUTE-100-Pg82.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 53. H.R. 8070, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law No. 93-112, 93rd Congress, September 26, 1973, https://www. congress.gov/93/statute/STATUTE-87/STATUTE-87-Pg355.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). — 501 — Department of Health and Human Services 54. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Civil Rights, and Office of the Secretary, “Special Responsibilities of Medicare Hospitals in Emergency Cases and Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Critical Health and Human Service Programs or Activities,” draft of Proposed Rule, January 14, 2021, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/infants-nprm.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 55. H.R. 26, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https:// www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr26/BILLS-118hr26pcs.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 56. H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7/BILLS-118hr7ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 57. S. 401, Conscience Protection Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www.congress. gov/117/bills/s401/BILLS-117s401is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 58. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Office of the Secretary, “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Tribal Consultation, Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 149 (August 4, 2022), pp. 47824–47920, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-04/pdf/2022-16217.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 59. Ibid., p. 47916. 60. The regulation was not finalized before the end of the Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),” Proposed Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 142 (July 24, 2019), pp. 35570–55581, https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/24/2019-15670/revision-of-categorical-eligibility-in-the- supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap (accessed March 17, 2023). 61. 45 Code of Federal Regulations § 75.300(c) and (d), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/ subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR911e5e1a30bfbcb/section-75.300 (accessed March 17, 2023). 62. H.R. 1750, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https:// www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1750/BILLS-117hr1750ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023), and S. 656, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/ s656/BILLS-117s656is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 63. S. 3949, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-348, 117th Congress, January 25, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ348/PLAW-117publ348.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 64. Kelsey Y. Santamaria, “Child Migrants at the Border: The Flores Settlement Agreement and Other Legal Developments,” Congressional Research Service In Focus No. IF11799, April 1, 2021, https://crsreports.congress. gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11799 (accessed March 17, 2023). 65. Report, Building a Happy Home: Marriage Education as a Tool to Strengthen Families, Social Capital Project Report No. 1-22, March 2022, p. 17, https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/3d102525-6f0d-48ed- 92f4-d71edd468ad6/building-a-happy-home.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). The cover of the report reflects that the Social Capital Project is “[a] project of the Joint Economic Committee – Republicans.” 66. See, for example, Alan J. Hawkins, “Are Federally Supported Relationship Education Programs for Lower-Income Individuals and Couples Working? A Review of Evaluation Research,” American Enterprise Institute, September 2019, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 67. H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act, Public Law No. 117-228, 117th Congress, December 13, 2022, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 68. Madison Marino, “Over 1,000 Safety Violations Mar Head Start. Children Deserve Better,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 10, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/over-1000-safety- violations-mar-head-start-children-deserve-better. 69. American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/20-1114_09m1.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 70. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register, Vol. 88, No. 22 (February 2, 2023), pp. 7236–7281, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-02/pdf/2023-01981.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023).

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