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Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act

USA119th CongressHR-886| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Daniel Webster (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act," aims to protect Social Security benefits from garnishment by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in cases of identity theft. It specifically prohibits the SBA Administrator from collecting on certain covered loans by garnishing the Social Security payments of individuals who are confirmed victims of identity theft. A "covered loan" includes specific SBA 7(a) loans and COVID-19 related 7(b) loans, where a "named individual" had their identity fraudulently used to obtain the loan and has reported this to the SBA. This protection is contingent on the Administrator determining that the individual is indeed a victim of identity theft. Furthermore, the legislation requires the SBA Administrator to revise existing regulations within 30 days to add clear instructions on how individuals can report identity theft to the agency, ensuring victims are aware of the proper procedure.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act

USA119th CongressHR-886| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This bill, titled the "Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act," aims to protect Social Security benefits from garnishment by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in cases of identity theft. It specifically prohibits the SBA Administrator from collecting on certain covered loans by garnishing the Social Security payments of individuals who are confirmed victims of identity theft. A "covered loan" includes specific SBA 7(a) loans and COVID-19 related 7(b) loans, where a "named individual" had their identity fraudulently used to obtain the loan and has reported this to the SBA. This protection is contingent on the Administrator determining that the individual is indeed a victim of identity theft. Furthermore, the legislation requires the SBA Administrator to revise existing regulations within 30 days to add clear instructions on how individuals can report identity theft to the agency, ensuring victims are aware of the proper procedure.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Daniel Webster (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Commerce

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