Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

# Summary of HR 5345: Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act **What the bill does:** This legislation would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to establish a dedicated point of contact for people whose Social Security numbers have been stolen or misused. Instead of being transferred between multiple departments, victims would work with a specialized team of trained employees who would manage their case from start to finish and coordinate with other SSA units to resolve problems as quickly as possible. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily benefits victims of identity theft involving Social Security numbers. It also affects the SSA, which would need to organize staff and resources to create this specialized service.

No significant costs to taxpayers are expected, as the bill focuses on reorganizing existing services rather than creating new ones. **Current status:** The House of Representatives passed this bill. It would now need to be approved by the Senate and signed by the President to become law.