April 10, 2025
Mr. Horsford (for himself, Mr. Neal, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Sewell, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Chu, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Plaskett, and Mr. Suozzi) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
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 March 12, 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.
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That the President is requested to furnish the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic or otherwise), audit trails and audit logs, written agreements, or other communication in his possession, or any portion of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic or otherwise), or other communication, that refers or relates to the following, including analysis of the effects on the public’s ability to access Social Security Administration services and benefits:
(1)
Policies announced by the Social Security Administration on March 18, 2025, and March 26, 2025, that will end the ability of seniors, survivors, spouses and children to complete an application for Social Security benefits by phone, instead requiring those who cannot file their claim online to visit a local Social Security office to validate their identity.
(2)
Closure or consolidation of Social Security Administration field offices, card centers, and hearing offices after March 12, 2025.
(3)
Staffing reductions at the Social Security Administration after March 12, 2025, including reduction in force actions pursuant to sections 3501 through 3504 of title 5, United States Code, and part 351 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.