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H.R. 5348 · 119th Congress

Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

Passed HouseSocial Welfare
IntroducedSep 15, 2025
Passed HouseDec 1, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 2, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. The House passed it 386–0. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 5348 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 2, 2025).

42 U.S.C. 405 Evidence, procedure, and certification for payments

What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 5348 Sec. 2(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 405)

  2. 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B)added (iii)by H.R. 5348 Sec. 2(a)

    (iii) In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of a social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card.

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 405)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

This bill directs the Social Security Administration to issue a new Social Security number to a child under the age of 14 if the child's Social Security card was lost or stolen while being mailed to the child.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Sep 15, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Dec 2, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
  2. Dec 1, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Dec 1, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H4939-4940) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Dec 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H4939-4940) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Dec 1, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4954)House floor actions
  6. Dec 1, 2025At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
  7. Dec 1, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5348.House floor actions
  8. Dec 1, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4939-4940)House floor actions
  9. Dec 1, 2025Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  10. Oct 3, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.House floor actions
  11. Oct 3, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-329.House floor actions
  12. Oct 3, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-329.Library of Congress
  13. Sep 17, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.House committee actions
  14. Sep 17, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  15. Sep 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  16. Sep 15, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  17. Sep 15, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Dec 1, 2025 · HousePassed 386–0
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
    R 195 yes, 0 noD 191 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Nicole Malliotakis R-NY-11