US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR701

Introduced
9/11/25  

Caption

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.

Impact

The proposed inquiries suggest that there may be considerable implications for data privacy standards and governmental procedures. As the resolution requests documentation, audit trails, and other records, it could lead to heightened scrutiny regarding how personal data is utilized and accessed by federal agencies. This increased transparency may influence future policy decisions regarding data regulation and citizen privacy rights.

Summary

House Resolution 701 is an inquiry directed at the President of the United States. It requests the President to provide certain information related to the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to and usage of the Social Security Administration’s Numerical Identification System (NUMIDENT) along with other personally identifiable information. The resolution emphasizes the need for transparency regarding how this data is managed, particularly in light of the establishment of a cloud environment that hosts a copy of NUMIDENT.

Contention

Several points of contention arise from the proposal of this resolution. Advocates of remote data hosting and technological advancement might argue that centralizing access to NUMIDENT in a cloud environment improves efficiency and accountability. Conversely, critics may raise concerns about the potential risks associated with cloud storage, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the implications for individual privacy. There is an underlying debate about balancing governmental efficiency with the safeguarding of personal information.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR1059

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.

US HR1241

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.

US HR327

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 March 12, 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.

US HR195

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.

US HR1097

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

US HR825

Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees.

US HR264

Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.

US HR1001

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the Administration's stance on Greenland.

US HR259

Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

US HR186

Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.