Bill > HR4734

This bill, called the "Hands Off Our Social Security Act", aims to protect Social Security benefits and services by establishing several key protections for the Social Security Administration (SSA). The bill prohibits federal officers, employees, and contractors from altering, withholding, or delaying Social Security benefits without legal authorization, and mandates that any benefit modifications require an Act of Congress. It also restricts unauthorized data mining and privacy violations, preventing the collection or sharing of beneficiary personal information for commercial or political purposes. The bill prevents the privatization or outsourcing of Social Security services, ensuring the SSA remains a federal agency. Additionally, it prohibits workforce reductions and office closures without congressional approval, and requires maintaining a minimum number of field offices in each state. The bill mandates the preservation of existing communication channels, including telephone and in-person services, and prohibits terminating or diminishing essential communication services. To ensure compliance, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct annual audits and report findings to Congress. The bill includes a severability clause, meaning that if any provision is found invalid, the rest of the act remains in effect, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to protecting Social Security services and beneficiaries.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4734/all-info