Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 aims to protect children from identity theft by changing how the Social Security Administration (SSA) handles compromised records. Currently, the SSA typically only issues a new Social Security number (SSN) after a person has already been a victim of fraud and can prove they were harmed. This bill proposes a more proactive approach for minors, requiring the SSA to issue a new number to any child under the age of 14 if their Social Security card is lost or stolen, particularly while being sent through the mail.

To obtain a new number under this proposal, a parent or guardian would need to provide evidence to the SSA that the child's card was compromised. This evidence would be submitted under penalty of perjury. If enacted, the bill would also require the SSA to maintain detailed records of the original card's loss or theft to help track potential fraud. By allowing families to secure a new number before any financial or legal damage occurs, the bill seeks to prevent the long-term credit and identity issues that often go undiscovered until a child reaches adulthood.