H.R. 2971 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2003
H.R. 2971 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2003, was introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by E. Shaw Jr. with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2004 - Title I: Provisions Relating to the Social Security Account Number in The Public and Private Sectors - (Sec. 101) Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to prohibit the sale or display to the general public of Social Security account numbers (SSNs) (or any derivatives) by Federal, State, an…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2004
Sponsor
E. Shaw Jr. (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004. (Nov 22, 2004)
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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