Bill > HR886

This bill, called the Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act, aims to protect victims of identity theft from having their Social Security benefits garnished when they are falsely named on a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. Specifically, the bill prevents the SBA Administrator from garnishing Social Security payments for individuals who have been fraudulently named on certain COVID-19 related loans or specific types of small business loans (defined as "covered loans"). To qualify for this protection, the named individual must prove they are a victim of identity theft by notifying the SBA through an official procedure posted on their public website. The bill requires the SBA Administrator to update their regulations within 30 days of enactment to include clear instructions on how to report identity theft. The legislation provides an exception if the Administrator determines that the individual is not actually a victim of identity theft. By introducing these protections, the bill seeks to provide relief for individuals whose identities have been misused in loan applications, ensuring they do not suffer financial penalties for fraudulent actions taken in their name.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/886/all-info