A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of social security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes.
Establishes a public records exception to the prohibition. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on social security numbers in public records. Grants the Attorney General rulemaking authority.
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to prohibit: (1) the use of social security numbers on checks issued for payment by governmental agencies; (2) the appearance of such numbers on driver's licenses or motor vehicle registration; and (3) inmate access to social security account numbers.
Prohibits a commercial entity from requiring an individual to provide a social security number when purchasing a commercial good or service or denying an individual the good or service for refusing to provide that number, with exceptions. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.
Extends civil monetary penalties for misuse of a social security number.
Provides for: (1) criminal penalties under SSA title II for the misuse of a social security number; (2) civil actions and civil penalties against persons who violate this Act; and (3) Federal injunctive authority with respect to any violation by a public entity.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1680-1681)
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1681-1685)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
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