H.R. 50 would protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the issuance of a secure Social Security card.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiSocial Security Identity Theft Prevention Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and beDisability Insurance) (OASDI) of the firstSocial Security Act to providerequire Social Security cards to be made of tamperproof and wear-resistant material (currently, of banknote paper), and include a detailed summarydigital image of the bill!)cardholder as well as an encrypted, machine-readable electronic record containing biometric identifiers.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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