H.R.es314 - 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)
Summary
H.Res.314 is a resolution of inquiry directed to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). It requests the transmission of documents to the House of Representatives concerning the impact on taxpayer and child privacy resulting from the alleged seizure of legally protected identity and financial data by the 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE). The data in question is stored in the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS).
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would compel the President and HHS Secretary to provide documents related to DOGE's access to sensitive data. This could lead to increased transparency regarding data handling practices and potential privacy violations. The resolution aims to investigate the extent and legality of DOGE's data access, potentially leading to policy changes or legal action.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency regarding government access to citizen data.
- Potential exposure of privacy violations and data misuse.
- Possible policy changes to better protect citizen data.
- Strengthening of oversight mechanisms regarding data access.
- Ensuring compliance with existing laws like the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for political obstruction if the executive branch is unwilling to cooperate.
- Possible delays in the transmission of documents, hindering the inquiry.
- Risk of sensitive information being mishandled during the document transfer process.
- Could lead to partisan conflict and gridlock in Congress.
- The inquiry may prove to be unfounded, wasting time and resources.
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Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the principle of congressional oversight, inherent in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which vests legislative powers in Congress. The request for information from the executive branch is a legitimate exercise of Congress's power to investigate potential abuses of power and ensure accountability. The resolution also touches on the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, as it relates to the privacy of citizens' data.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).