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Companies, government agencies, and individuals should protect the unauthorized use, display, collection, and sale of SSNs.

Federal policymakers should strengthen protections and enforcement against identity theft.

Policymakers should enact consumer protections and should eliminate deceptive practices. Mail solicitations should not appear to come from the government.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule should be updated to better protect consumers, increase oversight, and promote competition among funeral homes.

The FTC should adopt minimum standards for prepaid funeral contracts. These are sometimes called preneed funeral contracts.

Congress should fund the CPSC at appropriate levels. 

Policymakers and the private sector should support the ability of people of all ages, ability levels, and backgrounds to travel.

Travel should be safe, including during declared public health crises. During such times, travel providers should be required to put in place and publicize safety protocols. 

Travel should include consumer protections, including transparent pricing and access to redress.

Public-benefit programs should ensure that families headed by grandparents and other caregiver relatives receive sufficient support for economic security and well-being.