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As part of the investigation referred to in subparagraph (A)(i), the Commissioner of Social Security shall—
(I) require the person being investigated to submit documented proof of the identity of such person, unless information establishing such identity has been submitted with an application for benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI,
(II) verify such person’s social security account number (or employer identification number),
(III) determine whether such person has been convicted of a violation of section 408, 1011, or 1383a of this title,
(IV) obtain information concerning whether such person has been convicted of any other offense under Federal or State law which resulted in imprisonment for more than 1 year,
(V) obtain information concerning whether such person is a person described in section 402(x)(1)(A)(iv) of this title ,
(VI) determine whether certification of payment of benefits to such person has been revoked pursuant to this subsection, the designation of such person as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title , or payment of benefits to such person has been terminated pursuant to section 1383(a)(2)(A)(iii) of this title by reason of misuse of funds paid as benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI, and
(VII) determine whether such person has been convicted (and not subsequently exonerated), under Federal or State law, of a felony provided under clause (iv), or of an attempt or a conspiracy to commit such a felony.
require the person being investigated to submit documented proof of the identity of such person, unless information establishing such identity has been submitted with an application for benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI,
verify such person’s social security account number (or employer identification number),
determine whether such person has been convicted of a violation of section 408, 1011, or 1383a of this title,
obtain information concerning whether such person has been convicted of any other offense under Federal or State law which resulted in imprisonment for more than 1 year,
obtain information concerning whether such person is a person described in section 402(x)(1)(A)(iv) of this title ,
determine whether certification of payment of benefits to such person has been revoked pursuant to this subsection, the designation of such person as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title , or payment of benefits to such person has been terminated pursuant to section 1383(a)(2)(A)(iii) of this title by reason of misuse of funds paid as benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI, and
determine whether such person has been convicted (and not subsequently exonerated), under Federal or State law, of a felony provided under clause (iv), or of an attempt or a conspiracy to commit such a felony.
The Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and maintain a centralized file, which shall be updated periodically and which shall be in a form which renders it readily retrievable by each servicing office of the Social Security Administration. Such file shall consist of—
(I) a list of the names and social security account numbers (or employer identification numbers) of all persons with respect to whom certification of payment of benefits has been revoked on or after January 1, 1991 , pursuant to this subsection, whose designation as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title , or with respect to whom payment of benefits has been terminated on or after such date pursuant to section 1383(a)(2)(A)(iii) of this title , by reason of misuse of funds paid as benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI, and
(II) a list of the names and social security account numbers (or employer identification numbers) of all persons who have been convicted of a violation of section 408, 1011, or 1383a of this title.
a list of the names and social security account numbers (or employer identification numbers) of all persons with respect to whom certification of payment of benefits has been revoked on or after January 1, 1991 , pursuant to this subsection, whose designation as a representative payee has been revoked pursuant to section 1007(a) of this title , or with respect to whom payment of benefits has been terminated on or after such date pursuant to section 1383(a)(2)(A)(iii) of this title , by reason of misuse of funds paid as benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI, and
a list of the names and social security account numbers (or employer identification numbers) of all persons who have been convicted of a violation of section 408, 1011, or 1383a of this title.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 552a of title 5 or any other provision of Federal or State law (other than section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and section 1306(c) of this title ), the Commissioner shall furnish any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer, upon the written request of the officer, with the current address, social security account number, and photograph (if applicable) of any person investigated under this paragraph, if the officer furnishes the Commissioner with the name of such person and such other identifying information as may reasonably be required by the Commissioner to establish the unique identity of such person, and notifies the Commissioner that—
(I) such person is described in section 402(x)(1)(A)(iv) of this title ,
(II) such person has information that is necessary for the officer to conduct the officer’s official duties, and
(III) the location or apprehension of such person is within the officer’s official duties.
such person is described in section 402(x)(1)(A)(iv) of this title ,
such person has information that is necessary for the officer to conduct the officer’s official duties, and
the location or apprehension of such person is within the officer’s official duties.
The felony crimes provided under this clause, whether an offense under State or Federal law, are the following:
(I) Human trafficking, including as prohibited under sections 1590 and 1591 of title 18.
(II) False imprisonment, including as prohibited under section 1201 of title 18 .
(III) Kidnapping, including as prohibited under section 1201 of title 18 .
(IV) Rape and sexual assault, including as prohibited under sections 2241, 2242, 2243, and 2244 of title 18.
(V) First-degree homicide, including as prohibited under section 1111 of title 18 .
(VI) Robbery, including as prohibited under section 2111 of title 18 .
(VII) Fraud to obtain access to government assistance, including as prohibited under sections 287, 1001, and 1343 of title 18.
(VIII) Fraud by scheme, including as prohibited under section 1343 of title 18 .
(IX) Theft of government funds or property, including as prohibited under section 641 of title 18 .
(X) Abuse or neglect, including as prohibited under sections 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, or 117 of title 18.
(XI) Forgery, including as prohibited under section 642 and chapter 25 (except section 512) of title 18.
(XII) Identity theft or identity fraud, including as prohibited under sections 1028 and 1028A of title 18.
The Commissioner of Social Security may promulgate regulations to provide for additional felony crimes under this clause.
Human trafficking, including as prohibited under sections 1590 and 1591 of title 18.
False imprisonment, including as prohibited under section 1201 of title 18 .
Kidnapping, including as prohibited under section 1201 of title 18 .
Rape and sexual assault, including as prohibited under sections 2241, 2242, 2243, and 2244 of title 18.
Theft of government funds or property, including as prohibited under section 641 of title 18 .
First-degree homicide, including as prohibited under section 1111 of title 18 .
Robbery, including as prohibited under section 2111 of title 18 .
Fraud to obtain access to government assistance, including as prohibited under sections 287, 1001, and 1343 of title 18.
Fraud by scheme, including as prohibited under section 1343 of title 18 .
Abuse or neglect, including as prohibited under sections 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, or 117 of title 18.
Forgery, including as prohibited under section 642 and chapter 25 (except section 512) of title 18.
Identity theft or identity fraud, including as prohibited under sections 1028 and 1028A of title 18.
(I) For the purpose of carrying out the activities required under subparagraph (B)(i) as part of the investigation under subparagraph (A)(i), the Commissioner may conduct a background check of any individual seeking to serve as a representative payee under this subsection and may disqualify from service as a representative payee any such individual who fails to grant permission for the Commissioner to conduct such a background check.
(II) The Commissioner may revoke certification of payment of benefits under this subsection to any individual serving as a representative payee on or after January 1, 2019 who fails to grant permission for the Commissioner to conduct such a background check.
For the purpose of carrying out the activities required under subparagraph (B)(i) as part of the investigation under subparagraph (A)(i), the Commissioner may conduct a background check of any individual seeking to serve as a representative payee under this subsection and may disqualify from service as a representative payee any such individual who fails to grant permission for the Commissioner to conduct such a background check.
The Commissioner may revoke certification of payment of benefits under this subsection to any individual serving as a representative payee on or after January 1, 2019 who fails to grant permission for the Commissioner to conduct such a background check.