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HRES 314

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on taxpayer and child privacy of the seizure by the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" of legally-protected identity and financial data stored in the National Directory of New Hires and the Federal Parent Locator Service.

119th Congress Introduced by Brendan Boyle and 17 co-sponsors

HRES 314 demands documents from the President and HHS to investigate how the Department of Government Efficiency affects taxpayer and child privacy with sensitive data access.

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Bill Summary · HRES 314

Summary of HRES 314

Bill Number: HRES 314
Title: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on taxpayer and child privacy of the seizure by the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" of legally-protected identity and financial data stored in the National Directory of New Hires and the Federal Parent Locator Service.
Status: Submitted in House
Introduced: April 09, 2025
Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 314 is a resolution aimed at investigating the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding its access to sensitive personal and financial data. The resolution requests that the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide specific documents to the House of Representatives. The intent is to assess the implications of DOGE's actions on taxpayer and child privacy, particularly concerning data stored in the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS).

Key Provisions

The resolution outlines several key requests for documentation, including:

  1. Access Requests by DOGE:

    • Any requests made by DOGE to access information protected under section 453 of the Social Security Act or section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, specifically data stored in the NDNH.

  2. Data Security Protections:

    • Information regarding the location and security measures applied to any data copies made by DOGE employees.

  3. Legal Opinions and Internal Communications:

    • Prior legal opinions or internal communications concerning access requests to NDNH data that do not comply with established legal frameworks.

  4. Confidential Information Requests:

    • Requests from DOGE for confidential financial information or personally identifiable information of over 40 million Americans, including data from the FPLS, which is crucial for child support enforcement.

  5. Staff Changes at HHS:

    • Documentation related to any staff terminations, retirements, or resignations at HHS that are connected to the FPLS or NDNH following DOGE's initial information request.

  6. Unauthorized Access Attempts:

    • Any attempts by DOGE employees to access information obtained under section 453(a)(2) of the Social Security Act.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:

  • American Workers: Individuals whose data is stored in the NDNH and FPLS, particularly those whose privacy may be compromised by DOGE's actions.
  • Children and Families: Families relying on child support services facilitated by the FPLS may be impacted by unauthorized access to their financial information.
  • Government Agencies: The resolution may prompt scrutiny of the practices and policies of DOGE and HHS regarding data access and privacy protections.

Procedural Aspects

  • The resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 9, 2025.
  • The President and the Secretary of HHS are required to transmit the requested documents to the House of Representatives within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

Sponsors

The resolution is sponsored by a group of representatives, including:

  • Primary Sponsor: Danny K. Davis
  • Cosponsors: Gwen Moore, Lloyd Doggett, 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, Linda T. Sánchez, Dwight Evans, and Brendan F. Boyle, among others.

This resolution seeks to ensure accountability and transparency regarding the handling of sensitive personal data by government entities, emphasizing the importance of protecting taxpayer and child privacy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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