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Social Security Number Protection Act of 2006

Introduced: March 3, 2005 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2006
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.
Sep 29, 2006
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-708, Part I.
Sep 29, 2006
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 17, 2006.
Jul 26, 2006
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Mar 11, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Mar 3, 2005
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.
Mar 3, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E368-369)
Mar 3, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Number Protection Act of 2006 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make it unlawful for any person to sell or purchase a Social Security number in a manner that violates a regulation promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Directs the FTC to promulgate regulations restricting the sale and purchase of such numbers and any unfair or deceptive acts or practices involved in such a sale or purchase. Requires such regulations to be no broader than necessary to: (1) provide reasonable assurance that Social Security numbers will not be used to commit or facilitate fraud, deception, or crime; and (2) prevent an undue risk of bodily, emotional, or financial harm to individuals.

Requires such regulations also to include exceptions which permit the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers to the extent necessary for: (1) law enforcement, national security, and public health purposes; (2) research conducted for the purpose of advancing public knowledge, subject to certain conditions; and (3) legitimate consumer credit verification, if the numbers used are redacted in accordance with uniform redaction standards established by the FTC in such regulations.

Requires exceptions also for the sale and purchase of such numbers to the extent: (1) necessary in emergency situations to protect the health or safety of one or more individuals; and (2) consistent with an individual's voluntary and affirmative written consent to the sale or purchase of his or her number.

Prescribes enforcement requirements. Authorizes states to bring civil actions on behalf of state residents in a U.S. district court to: (1) enjoin an act or practice; (2) enforce compliance with the regulation; (3) obtain civil penalties in an amount of $11,000 per violation, up to a total of $5 million; or (4) obtain other appropriate legal and equitable relief.

Allows the U.S. Attorney General to institute a criminal proceeding for a violation of this Act.

What's happening now November 17, 2006

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5 Independent 1