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Hands Off Our Social Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-4734| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Melanie A. Stansbury

Melanie A. Stansbury

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (37)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to ensure the continued effective operation of the Social Security Administration and to protect Social Security services for all Americans. Its core purpose is to prevent actions that could undermine the integrity and accessibility of these vital benefits. The bill specifically prohibits unauthorized tampering with benefits, privacy violations through data mining, and any efforts towards privatization of Social Security administration or services. Furthermore, the Act restricts unauthorized workforce reductions at the SSA and the closure or consolidation of SSA offices without explicit Congressional consent. It mandates the maintenance of existing multi-channel communication systems, including telephone and in-person services, ensuring they are not diminished or terminated without prior approval by an Act of Congress. Any modification to Social Security benefits or significant operational changes would require specific legislative action, with the Government Accountability Office conducting annual audits to ensure compliance and report findings to Congress.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 23, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3567)
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 23, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3567)

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Hands Off Our Social Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-4734| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation aims to ensure the continued effective operation of the Social Security Administration and to protect Social Security services for all Americans. Its core purpose is to prevent actions that could undermine the integrity and accessibility of these vital benefits. The bill specifically prohibits unauthorized tampering with benefits, privacy violations through data mining, and any efforts towards privatization of Social Security administration or services. Furthermore, the Act restricts unauthorized workforce reductions at the SSA and the closure or consolidation of SSA offices without explicit Congressional consent. It mandates the maintenance of existing multi-channel communication systems, including telephone and in-person services, ensuring they are not diminished or terminated without prior approval by an Act of Congress. Any modification to Social Security benefits or significant operational changes would require specific legislative action, with the Government Accountability Office conducting annual audits to ensure compliance and report findings to Congress.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 23, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3567)
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 23, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3567)
Melanie A. Stansbury

Melanie A. Stansbury

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (37)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted