Summary of HRES 502

Bill Number: HRES 502

Title: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the development of a centralized database by the Federal government and Palantir Technologies Inc.

Status: Submitted in House

Introduced: June 11, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 502 is a resolution aimed at requesting information from the President of the United States and the Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services regarding the development of a centralized database that compiles personal information of American citizens. This database is reportedly being developed in collaboration with Palantir Technologies Inc. The resolution seeks to ensure transparency and accountability concerning how personal data is collected, stored, and potentially used by federal agencies.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes specific requests for documents and communications related to:

1. Centralized Database Development:

   • Any documents that refer to the creation of a centralized database by the Federal Government and Palantir Technologies Inc. This includes information from various federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and others.

2. Purpose and Uses of the Database:

   • Information regarding the intended uses of the database, including whether it will be utilized for:
     • Conducting federal tax audits and investigations.
     • Conducting federal criminal investigations.
     • Restricting or denying Social Security benefits or Medicare coverage.
     • Selling or making personal information available for private purchase.

3. Contracts with Palantir Technologies Inc.:

   • Details about services provided by Palantir to federal agencies under contracts that did not undergo a competitive bidding process or were established under indefinite delivery or indefinite quantity contracts.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:

• Federal Agencies: Including the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Health and Human Services.
• American Citizens: Individuals whose personal information may be included in the centralized database.
• Palantir Technologies Inc.: The private company involved in the development of the database.

Procedural Aspects

• The resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 11, 2025.
• The President and the Secretaries are directed to transmit the requested documents to the House of Representatives within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

Sponsors

The resolution is sponsored by:
- Primary Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett
- Cosponsors: Gwen Moore, Jimmy Gomez, Mike Thompson, Thomas R. Suozzi, John B. Larson, Suzan K. DelBene, Richard E. Neal, Stacey E. Plaskett, Jimmy Panetta, Steven Horsford, Judy Chu, Bradley Scott Schneider, Danny K. Davis, Linda T. Sánchez, Dwight Evans, Brendan F. Boyle, and Terri A. Sewell.

This resolution reflects a growing concern over data privacy and the government's role in managing personal information, aiming to shed light on the implications of such a centralized database.