Social Security Number Protection Act of 2002

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Bill Number

HR 4513

Introduced

Apr 18, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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Topics

Administrative procedure Civil actions and liability Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Damages Federal Trade Commission Fines (Penalties) Fraud Government Operations and Politics Independent regulatory commissions Injunctions Law Parties to actions Restrictive trade practices Right of privacy Social security numbers Social Welfare

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Summary

Social Security Number Protection Act of 2002 - Provides for the regulation of the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers.

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish criminal penalties for sales and purchases of the Social Security number and Social Security account number of any person in violation of the laws of the United States.

Actions

May 6, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Apr 18, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 18, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E585-586)
Apr 18, 2002

Introduced in House

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