H.R. 3779 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2016
H.R. 3779 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Oct 21, 2015, sponsored by David G. Valadao with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Oct 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits federal departments and agencies from including the Social Security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the department or agency head determines that inclusion of that Social Security number on the document is necessary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David G. Valadao (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 21, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sep 27, 2016)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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