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Frelinghuysen stops commuter taxes in tracks

In light of the recent announcement by New York City officials
regarding the imposition of possible congestion fees for those
who drive into New York City, Rep. Frelinghuysen introduced
H.R. 2242, which prohibits states from imposing discriminatory
commuter taxes on nonresidents.

As Mayor Bloomberg considers imposing tolls on those who
drive into the city, this legislation sends a clear message: no state
should attempt to improve its own fiscal outlook by taking
money out of the pockets of hard-working New Jerseyans.  H.R.
2242 seeks to protect residents of New Jersey already grappling
with the burden of over-taxation from being hit with added
discriminatory commuter taxes from New York City.

Frelinghuysen acts to protect Social Security numbers

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen has introduced legislation designed to safeguard Americans Social Security numbers from those who would misuse them or engage in identity theft.

“Whether we like it or not, our Social Security numbers have become critically important to our economic well-being,” said Frelinghuysen.  “Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Dishonest people can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and do not pay the bills.  This legislation is designed to make life harder for identity thieves.”

The major components of Frelinghuysen’s Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act (H.R. 5234):

• Prohibit the sale or display of a social security number to the general public without the individual’s expressed consent;
• Prohibit the federal, state and local government from displaying social security numbers on public records posted on the internet or issued to the public through CD-ROMs or other electronic media, or from printing them on government checks;
• Prevent the employment of inmates for tasks that would allow them access to Social Security Numbers of other individuals;
• Provides some limitation on when a business can ask for a Social Security number;
• Requires a study of the current uses of Social Security numbers and the impact on privacy and data security;