Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
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Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits federal departments and agencies from including the Social Security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the department or agency head determines that inclusion of that Social Security number on the document is necessary. Departments and agencies must issue regulations within one year of this bill's enactment that specify the circumstances under which the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on mailed documents is necessary.
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Discussed family caregiver tax credit draft legislation. (no bill number) (Senate) S.1151/H.R. 2505, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed the legislation and next steps. S. 218/H.R. 624, P.L. 115-59, Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act; S. 223/H.R. 3758, Senior Safe Act; H.R. 2721, Seniors Tax Simplification Act; S. 547, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Discussed AARPs support for these bills and provided family caregiving resources. Discussed support for medical expense deduction. (no bill) Discussed retirement tax issues and pension issues. S. 2526, Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 - Supported Hatch-Wyden legislation to make improvements in private sector retirement plans. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, (P.L. 115-141), H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R.244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31) and (H.R. 3280) Financial Services & General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2018 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding levels for IRS VITA & TCE taxpayer assistance programs.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-62.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 218/H.R. 624, P.L. 115-59, Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act; S. 223/H.R. 3758, Senior Safe Act; H.R. 2721, Seniors Tax Simplification Act; S. 547, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Discussed AARPs support for these bills and provided family caregiving resources. S. 81, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act - Responded to an inquiry on this bill. (Senate)
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 1028/H.R.3759, P.L. 115-119, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation, Older Americans Act; social isolation (shared report and related invitation to an event); and homelessness/housing for older adults (shared related research and resources). (HHS ASPE) S. 1028/H.R.3759, P.L. 115-119, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed Senate consideration of the bill, thanked House and Senate offices, discussed implementation and letter to HHS on implementation. (House and Senate) Discussed the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus, abuse in nursing homes, long-term care facility arbitration, long-term care ombudsman program, and elder financial abuse. Responded to inquiry on family caregivers of people with mental health needs and mental health education programs. (no bill number) (Senate) S.1151/H.R. 2505, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed the legislation and next steps. H.R. 3493, Care Corps Demonstration Act of 2017 - Discussed this legislation in response to an inquiry. (Senate) Provided ideas on possible long-term services and supports briefing speakers. (no bill number) (Senate) Responded to inquiry on family caregiving and retirement security. (GAO) S. 218/H.R. 624, P.L. 115-59, Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act; S. 223/H.R. 3758, Senior Safe Act; H.R. 2721, Seniors Tax Simplification Act; S. 547, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Discussed AARPs support for these bills and provided family caregiving resources. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, (P.L. 115-141), H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R. 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31), (H.R. 3268 & S. 1603) Agriculture-Rural Development & Related Agencies bill for FY 2018, Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2018 (H.R. 3358 & S. 1771), Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018 (H.R. 3353 & S. 1655), and Energy & Water Appropriation bill for FY 2018 (H.R. 3266 & S. 1609) - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including Social Security administrative expenses, senior nutrition (Commodity Supplemental Food program and Older Americans Act Title III), caregiving, energy assistance, supportive services, housing and volunteer community service programs.
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Discussed family caregiver tax credit draft legislation. (no bill number) (Senate) S.1151/H.R. 2505, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed the legislation and next steps. S. 218/H.R. 624, P.L. 115-59, Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act; S. 223/H.R. 3758, Senior Safe Act; H.R. 2721, Seniors Tax Simplification Act; S. 547, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Discussed AARPs support for these bills and provided family caregiving resources. Discussed support for medical expense deduction. (no bill) Discussed retirement tax issues and pension issues. S. 2526, Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 - Supported Hatch-Wyden legislation to make improvements in private sector retirement plans. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, (P.L. 115-141), H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R.244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31) and (H.R. 3280) Financial Services & General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2018 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding levels for IRS VITA & TCE taxpayer assistance programs.
Client expense: $2,109,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 218/H.R. 624, P.L. 115-59, Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act; S. 223/H.R. 3758, Senior Safe Act; H.R. 2721, Seniors Tax Simplification Act; S. 547, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Discussed AARPs support for these bills and provided family caregiving resources. S. 81, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act - Responded to an inquiry on this bill. (Senate)
Client expense: $2,109,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 1028/H.R.3759, P.L. 115-119, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation, Older Americans Act; social isolation (shared report and related invitation to an event); and homelessness/housing for older adults (shared related research and resources). (HHS ASPE) S. 1028/H.R.3759, P.L. 115-119, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed Senate consideration of the bill, thanked House and Senate offices, discussed implementation and letter to HHS on implementation. (House and Senate) Discussed the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus, abuse in nursing homes, long-term care facility arbitration, long-term care ombudsman program, and elder financial abuse. Responded to inquiry on family caregivers of people with mental health needs and mental health education programs. (no bill number) (Senate) S.1151/H.R. 2505, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed the legislation and next steps. H.R. 3493, Care Corps Demonstration Act of 2017 - Discussed this legislation in response to an inquiry. (Senate) Provided ideas on possible long-term services and supports briefing speakers. (no bill number) (Senate) Responded to inquiry on family caregiving and retirement security. (GAO) S. 218/H.R. 624, P.L. 115-59, Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act; S. 223/H.R. 3758, Senior Safe Act; H.R. 2721, Seniors Tax Simplification Act; S. 547, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Discussed AARPs support for these bills and provided family caregiving resources. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, (P.L. 115-141), H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R. 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31), (H.R. 3268 & S. 1603) Agriculture-Rural Development & Related Agencies bill for FY 2018, Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2018 (H.R. 3358 & S. 1771), Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018 (H.R. 3353 & S. 1655), and Energy & Water Appropriation bill for FY 2018 (H.R. 3266 & S. 1609) - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including Social Security administrative expenses, senior nutrition (Commodity Supplemental Food program and Older Americans Act Title III), caregiving, energy assistance, supportive services, housing and volunteer community service programs.
Discussed conceptual draft of bill regarding electronic disclosures regarding retirement plans. Discussed retirement issues relevant to tax reform. S. 218/H.R. 624, Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 - Discussed bill. H.Res.66, H.Res.67, S.Res.33, S.Res.34 - Lobbied to prevent revocation of the Department of Labor's guidance to state and municipal-facilitated retirement savings programs under the Congressional Review Act. Discussed support for the DOL Fiduciary rule. H.R. 2028 (Public Law 114-254) - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 - Lobbied in opposition to hostile policy riders concerning DOL fiduciary duty rules. Met with the SSA and OMB regarding SSA FY 2017 and FY 2018 funding levels and reviewed comments and testimony regarding Representative Payee Program. Discussed conceptual draft of bill regarding electronic disclosures regarding retirement plans. H.R. 624, Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 - Endorsed bill. Supported bill that requires the Social Security Administration to remove Social Security Numbers from mailings when their use is unnecessary (H.R. 624, the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act and H.R.1513 - Social Security Must Avert Identity Loss (MAIL) Act of 2017). Met with House and Senate staff and White House staff to discuss possible retirement changes as part of tax legislation. Met with House and Senate staff to discuss Social Security. Met with House and Senate staff and the PBGC to discuss possible legislation regarding multiemployer pensions. Testified before the ERISA Advisory Council on ideas to simplify pension and health plan reporting requirements. S.1076, Keep Our Pension Promises Act - Endorsed bill. S.959, Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act - Endorsed bill. Discussed bipartisan bill enabling graduate student to start IRAS and Retirement Clearinghouse Registry for frozen retirement accounts. AARP supported the latter bill last Congress. Discussed support for proposals to expand Roth coverage in tax preferred accounts.
H.R. 2028 (Public Law 114-254) - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 - Lobbied in opposition to policy riders adverse to AARP interests. H.R. 628/S. 218, Social Security Fraud Prevention Act - Supported bill. H.R. 1313, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act - Opposed bill. S. 443, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Supported bill. Discussed activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Client expense: $2,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
H.R. 2028 (Public Law 114-254) - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 - Lobbied in opposition to policy riders adverse to AARP interests. H.R. 628/S. 218, Social Security Fraud Prevention Act - Supported bill. H.R. 1313, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act - Opposed bill. S. 443, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Supported bill. Discussed activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $2,109,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $2,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)