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.

Last action on Mar 21, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.

Summary

This non-binding resolution, introduced by Representative John Larson (D-CT) and reported by the House Ways and Means Committee, would request that the President furnish information to Congress about interactions between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). The resolution seeks documents and communications regarding DOGE's access to SSA computer systems, visits to SSA offices, and compliance with executive orders.

If passed, the resolution would also request data on SSA operations in 2025, including the number of daily calls to the national toll-free number, visits to field offices and card centers, office closures or consolidations, and staff reductions. This is a request for information only—it does not create new law or mandate specific actions. The resolution has cleared committee review and is eligible for a floor vote, though passage is not guaranteed. For citizens, this represents a congressional effort to obtain transparency about potential changes to Social Security Administration operations and any involvement by the efficiency department in SSA systems and staffing.

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Lifecycle of the Bill

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 12, 2025

Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.

Mar 12, 2025

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Mar 12, 2025 · 13:15

Markup of H.Res. 127 and H.Res. 195

Committee

House Committee on Ways and Means

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Summary

On March 12, 2025, the House Committee on Ways and Means held a markup session on two resolutions of inquiry: H.Res. 127 and H.Res. 195. These resolutions are not traditional bills but rather requests for information from the Executive Branch. H.Res. 127 requests documents from the President and Treasury Secretary regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Treasury payment systems and confidential taxpayer information. H.Res. 195 requests information about the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security Administration systems and operations after January 20, 2025. Both resolutions were sponsored by Democratic members of Congress. H.Res. 127 was introduced by Representative Lloyd Doggett and has 18 Democratic cosponsors. H.Res. 195 was introduced by Representative John Larson of Connecticut and has 19 Democratic cosponsors. No witnesses testified at this markup session, as markups are internal committee proceedings where members debate and vote on legislation. The committee voted on both resolutions. H.Res. 127 was ordered adversely reported by a vote of 25 to 18, and H.Res. 195 was ordered adversely reported by a vote of 24 to 18. An adverse report means the committee does not recommend passage. Both resolutions were subsequently placed on the House Calendar for potential consideration by the full House, though an adverse committee report does not guarantee or prevent floor action. The resolutions remain pending before the House of Representatives.