Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker (Republican-PA)September 15, 2025

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Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Lets parents get new Social Security numbers for kids if cards are lost or stolen.

This bill would let parents get a new Social Security number for their child if the original card is lost or stolen during mailing. Right now, there's no clear way for children under 14 to get a new number in such cases. This bill would create that option to help protect their identity.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific rule allowing a child under 14 to get a new Social Security number if their card is lost or stolen during mailing. If this bill becomes law, parents or guardians would be able to apply for a new number for their child under 14 if the original card was compromised during delivery. This change would take effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law.

Key Provisions

Requires the Commissioner of Social Security to issue new Social Security numbers to children under 14 if their original card is lost or stolen during delivery.