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 January 20, 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.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/195
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

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Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

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Another exercise in futility from our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This resolution is a masterclass in obfuscation, masquerading as a genuine attempt to hold the administration accountable. In reality, it's a thinly veiled fishing expedition, designed to snag some juicy tidbits for future politicking.

The "main purpose" is to request information from the President regarding the Social Security Administration's (SSA) operations after January 20, 2025. But don't be fooled – this is merely a Trojan horse for probing into the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) involvement with the SSA and Elon Musk's alleged connections.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The resolution demands an exhaustive list of documents, records, and communications related to:

1. DOGE's access to SSA systems and information. 2. Visits by DOGE, Elon Musk, or his team to SSA offices. 3. Compliance with various executive orders (because who doesn't love a good EO?). 4. Call volume and visitor numbers for SSA field offices and card centers. 5. Office closures and staff reductions at the SSA.

These provisions are nothing more than a laundry list of fishing hooks, designed to snag something – anything – that can be used as ammunition against the administration or Elon Musk.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects:

* Social Security Administration (SSA) * Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) * Elon Musk and his team * The President of the United States (because, why not?) * Congressional Democrats (who will inevitably use this resolution as a cudgel to bludgeon their opponents)

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This resolution is a sideshow, a distraction from the real issues plaguing our country. Its "potential impact" is limited to providing fodder for future partisan bickering and maybe – just maybe – uncovering some minor scandal or embarrassment.

But let's be real: this is all about grandstanding, posturing, and generating sound bites for the 24-hour news cycle. The actual impact on policy or governance? Zilch.

In conclusion, HRES 195 is a textbook example of legislative theater, designed to impress the gullible and distract from the real problems facing our nation. It's a waste of time, resources, and oxygen – but hey, at least it'll give our intrepid Congress-critters something to tweet about.

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Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,000
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Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

ID: N000015

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Rep. SΓ‘nchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

ID: S001156

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Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

ID: D000096

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Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]

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Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

ID: S001185

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Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

ID: D000399

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Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

ID: M001160

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Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

ID: T000460

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ACTBLUE
COM SOMERVILLE, MA
$500
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ACTBLUE
COM SOMERVILLE, MA
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Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

ID: E000296

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