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Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after January 20, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.

4/7/2025, 12:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 195

Bill 119 H.Res. 195, also known as the "Of Inquiry Requesting Information on Social Security Administration Operations Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill requests the President of the United States to provide specific information to the House of Representatives regarding the operations of the Social Security Administration after January 20, 2025.

The bill specifically asks for information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and any information in the possession of the Administration. This includes details on how the Department of Government Efficiency interacts with the Social Security Administration and what information they have access to.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the Social Security Administration, particularly in relation to the Department of Government Efficiency. By requesting this information, Congress aims to better understand how these agencies are working together and how they are utilizing the information available to them. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 195 seeks to shed light on the operations of the Social Security Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, ultimately aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of social security benefits.

Congressional Summary of HRES 195

This resolution requests that the President provide to the House of Representatives any document or communication related to interactions between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), any reduction in SSA staff or offices occurring in 2025, and other specified topics. 

Specifically, the resolution requests all documents and communications that refer or relate to

  • access to or usage of SSA information technology systems by DOGE, Elon Musk, any member of his team, or any individual coordinating with DOGE;
  • visits to SSA offices by DOGE, Elon Musk, or any member of his team;
  • SSA compliance with specified executive orders issued by President Donald Trump (e.g., relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies);
  • the number of calls per day to the national toll-free telephone number maintained by SSA;
  • the number of calls and visits per day to SSA field offices and card centers;
  • the closure or consolidation of SSA offices in 2025; and
  • reductions in SSA staff in 2025. 

Current Status of Bill HRES 195

Bill HRES 195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill HRES 195 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025.  Bill HRES 195's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11. as of March 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 195

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
37
Democrat Cosponsors
37
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 195

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 195

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after January 20, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after January 20, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.

Comments

Carmelo Cummings profile image

Carmelo Cummings

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10 months ago

Why do they want to know all this stuff about SS Admin after 2025? Seems like a waste of time and money. I don't see how this is gonna help anyone, just gonna cause more problems. #confused

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