my amendment would also require the Social Security Administration to notify the public about any planned demonstrations, and to provide the same opportunities for public comment as under the Administration Procedures Act.
I will require the Social Security Administration to notify the public about planned demonstrations and provide public comment opportunities.
Occurrences
Compelling the Trump Administration to provide answers about 'DOGE' activity at SSA ( H.Res.195 ) : The Resolution of Inquiry would compel President Trump to disclose to Congress information about 'DOGE' activity at SSA and any plans to close field offices or cut staff.
Evidence
SSA says it is “committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access its programs, activities, and facilities” and says it has “long maintained methods for the public to request accommodations and file civil rights complaints.”
Larson and Neal “called upon Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to finally give Congress and the American people the transparency they deserve” and demanded answers by March 26, 2026, after whistleblower allegations about SSA data mishandling.
Larson “introduced a Resolution of Inquiry” to compel records from the Trump Administration regarding allegations involving SSA data and DOGE. The release says the resolution would require production of records within 14 days.
Assessments
The available evidence shows Larson undertook meaningful SSA oversight efforts, including demanding transparency from the commissioner and introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to compel records. That supports serious effort. But none of the evidence shows he actually required the Social Security Administration to notify the public about planned demonstrations or to provide public comment opportunities, nor is there evidence that such a requirement was adopted. Because there is clear effort but no demonstrated fulfillment of the specific promised outcome, the best judgment is that the promise was not delivered.