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Social Security Number Protection Act of 2002

Introduced: April 18, 2002 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 6, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Apr 18, 2002
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 18, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E585-586)
Apr 18, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Social Security Number Protection Act of 2002 - Provides for the regulation of the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers.

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish criminal penalties for sales and purchases of the Social Security number and Social Security account number of any person in violation of the laws of the United States.

What's happening now May 6, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4513: Social Security Number Protection Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4513/
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"H.R. 4513: Social Security Number Protection Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4513/.
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H.R. 4513, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4513/.
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