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Citizen Data Privacy: Request for Information on Data Access

This document is a request from the House of Representatives for information regarding access to citizens' personal and financial data, including children's data, stored in government databases. It aims to verify if a new government agency's access to this data was lawful and if adequate privacy protections were in place. The goal is to clarify how these actions impact citizens' privacy and data security.
Key points
The request concerns access to data from the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS), which contain employment, identity, and financial information.
The House of Representatives wants to know if access to this data by a new government agency, called the “Department of Government Efficiency,” complied with taxpayer and child privacy protection laws.
The document demands the disclosure of all documents, recordings, correspondence, and legal opinions related to this access, as well as information on data security measures and any personnel changes in the departments responsible for these databases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_314
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on taxpayer and child privacy of the seizure by the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" of legally-protected identity and financial data stored in the National Directory of New Hires and the Federal Parent Locator Service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_314.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The request concerns access to data from the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS), which contain employment, identity, and financial information.
  • The House of Representatives wants to know if access to this data by a new government agency, called the “Department of Government Efficiency,” complied with taxpayer and child privacy protection laws.
  • The document demands the disclosure of all documents, recordings, correspondence, and legal opinions related to this access, as well as information on data security measures and any personnel changes in the departments responsible for these databases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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