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Inquiry into Government Access and Use of Citizens' Personal Data

The House of Representatives is requesting information from the President regarding how the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accesses and uses citizens' personal data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Citizens may be concerned about the security and purpose of processing their data, such as that from the NUMIDENT system, including whether it will be used to deny benefits or create a centralized database.
Key points
The U.S. government is asked to disclose how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accesses and uses citizens' personal data from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The inquiry seeks details on the creation of a cloud-based copy of the NUMIDENT system (containing identification data), including risk assessments and security protocols.
It is crucial to clarify whether this data will be used for audits, denying benefits, creating a centralized database, selling information, or training artificial intelligence.
The House of Representatives wants to know which specific individuals from DOGE had access to NUMIDENT and other personal data of citizens after March 14, 2025.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_701
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_701.

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 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government is asked to disclose how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accesses and uses citizens' personal data from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • The inquiry seeks details on the creation of a cloud-based copy of the NUMIDENT system (containing identification data), including risk assessments and security protocols.
  • It is crucial to clarify whether this data will be used for audits, denying benefits, creating a centralized database, selling information, or training artificial intelligence.
  • The House of Representatives wants to know which specific individuals from DOGE had access to NUMIDENT and other personal data of citizens after March 14, 2025.
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. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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