Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

# Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would require the Social Security Administration to issue a new Social Security number to children under 14 whose Social Security cards are lost or stolen in the mail. Currently, when a card is lost or stolen during delivery, the child typically keeps the same number. The new procedure would allow for a replacement number to be issued instead. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects children under 14 and their families.

It addresses concerns about identity theft and fraud, since a Social Security number intercepted during mail delivery could potentially be misused before the child even receives it. **Current status:** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives. It would now need to be considered by the Senate before it could become law. The bill is focused on a relatively narrow child safety issue related to Social Security card delivery.