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Search Results: keywords:"social security"

H. R. 9341 — To require expedited consideration of a bill that addresses the insolvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund in the case that either trust fund becomes insolvent.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,425
H. R. 9341, known as the "Protecting Social Security Act," requires expedited consideration of legislation to address the insolvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund if they become unable to finance...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9341 is a rule that says if certain Social Security programs run out of money, Congress must quickly work on a plan to keep benefits going without raising taxes on most people. It also wants to open offices in big towns to help people with Social Security.
S. 4268 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:832
The bill S. 4268 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require that the federal government not spend more money than it receives each year. Exceptions to this rule would be allowed if three-fifths of Congress approves or during times of war or severe economic...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying the U.S. government's allowance each year must not be more than it earns, except if lots of Congress people agree or during emergencies like a war. It also says important money for people, like for Social Security, should be safe from cuts.
H. R. 8018 — To require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility for, enrolling in, and maintaining and utilizing coverage and benefits under the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs respectively, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,936
The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act or the ABC Act (H.R. 8018) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration to simplify the processes that family caregivers use to help individuals access benefits...
Simple Explanation
The ABC Act is like a helper for family members who take care of someone sick—they make it easier to fill out forms and talk to people so these caregivers can get the health and money help they need from the government. It also tries to make sure these helpers get good support and that everything is easy to understand, just like getting a little extra guidance when you do a tricky puzzle.
S. 5178 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to update the amount of Social Security lump sum death payments and index lump sum death payments to inflation.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:365
S. 5178 proposes changes to update and adjust Social Security's lump sum death payments for inflation. Currently, a fixed amount is provided to eligible recipients after an insured individual passes away. This bill would increase the payment to $2,900 and link future...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money to people when someone they love dies, and make sure this money increases a little every year to keep up with how things get more expensive over time.
S. 4877 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.
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July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,304
The bill S. 4877, known as the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act," aims to improve Social Security programs by introducing several key changes. It proposes the creation of a new Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers to better calculate cost-of-living...
Simple Explanation
The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act is a plan to make Social Security better by changing how they figure out money for older people, and they're making sure that people who work and earn a lot after 2024 get the right amount of benefits.
H. R. 7351 — To allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:318
H.R. 7351 proposes a new law that would allow people with disabilities to run for elected office without risking their access to federal benefits programs. The bill specifies that any work done for a political campaign, as well as any money earned from that work, will not...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7351 is a bill that wants to make sure people with disabilities can try to become leaders like mayors or presidents without losing important help they get from the government. It makes sure that working for a political campaign doesn't stop them from getting the support they need.
H. R. 9613 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the Commissioner of Social Security when there is a change to the citizenship status, status under the immigration laws, or work authorization status of an individual to whom a social security account number has been issued, and to require that an individual be a citizen or national of the United States to receive benefits under the Social Security Act.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:982
H.R. 9613 aims to ensure that the Secretary of Homeland Security informs the Social Security Commissioner about any changes in an individual's citizenship, immigration status, or work authorization, especially for those with a Social Security number. The bill requires that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9613 wants the government to tell the right office when a person's citizenship or work status changes, and it says only people from the U.S. can get certain benefits like money from Social Security.
H. R. 8806 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study relating to the resiliency of Social Security and Medicare.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H.R. 8806, also known as the “Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impact of inflation and cost of living on Social Security and Medicare. The bill aims to uncover how these economic factors affect these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8806 is a plan to have someone look closely at how things like prices going up affect Social Security and Medicare, which are programs that help a lot of people. They want to make sure these programs can keep helping people even if things get more expensive.
S. 3993 — To require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,024
S. 3993 proposes that the Bureau of Prisons must provide a photo identification release card to U.S. citizens who are released from federal custody. This card, valid for at least 18 months, would help former prisoners access state-issued identification and federal programs,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when people leave federal prison, they get a special ID card that can help them do important things like get a driver's license or sign up for programs like Medicaid. This card should be good for at least 18 months.
H. R. 9353 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:836
H. R. 9353 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, meaning its spending (outlays) does not exceed its income (receipts) each fiscal year. Exceptions to this rule could be made if there’s a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the money the U.S. government spends each year does not go over what it earns, like making sure your piggy bank only spends what you have inside. But, if there is a big emergency, like a war or natural disaster, Congress can vote to spend more for those special situations.
H. R. 9300 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,348
The bill, known as the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act," aims to enhance the Social Security program in the United States. It proposes adjustments to the Consumer Price Index specifically for elderly consumers to better reflect their spending habits. The bill also outlines new...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act," wants to make Social Security better for older people by changing how their costs are figured out and updating how much money they can get from benefits, aiming to make it fairer and more sustainable.
H. R. 8044 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to use the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers for purposes of determining cost-of-living adjustments under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,137
H.R. 8044, titled the “Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act,” is a bill that proposes changes to the way Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated. It requires the Social Security Commissioner to use the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8044 is a bill that wants to change how Social Security gives extra money to older people to help them keep up with rising prices. It says to use a special number just for seniors' expenses to decide how much more money they should get each year.
S. 4126 — To allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:874
S. 4126 allows clergy members, including ministers and religious practitioners, to revoke their prior exemption from Social Security coverage. The bill provides a process for these individuals to apply for revocation of their exemption by specific deadlines, starting with...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets ministers and other religious leaders decide to start paying into Social Security again if they had previously stopped. Once they decide to start paying, they can't change their mind later.
H. R. 3667 — An Act To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:412
H.R. 3667, titled the “Social Security Child Protection Act of 2023,” is designed to strengthen the security of social security account numbers for children under 14 years old. The bill mandates that if a child's social security number is compromised due to loss or theft...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give children under 14 a new secret number if their original one is lost or stolen to keep their money safe. This change will help protect kids from someone naughty using their secret number to do bad things.
H. R. 9881 — To direct the Commissioner of Social Security to establish American Dream Accounts for every child born in the United States, and for other purposes.
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September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,558
H.R. 9881, titled the "American Dream Accounts Act of 2024," proposes that the Commissioner of Social Security should establish a financial account, known as an American Dream Account, for every child born in the U.S. Each account would start with $5,000 and require specific...
Simple Explanation
Imagine every new baby in America getting their very own savings pot with $5,000 in it to help them learn about money and save for the future, and if they help in important volunteer jobs, they get extra money as a reward!
S. 3747 — To allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:376
S. 3747 is a bill intended to help people with disabilities run for public office without losing their federally supported benefits. It allows any campaign work they do, and any money they earn from that work, to be ignored when deciding if they qualify for federal benefits...
Simple Explanation
S. 3747 is a rule that helps people who have disabilities run for office by not taking away their important benefits, even if they earn money from their campaign work. This way, they can try to become leaders in the government without worrying about losing their support.
H. R. 9234 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,177
The proposed bill, known as the "Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment Act of 2023" or "SWIFT Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve survivors' benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses. It eliminates age restrictions, ensuring benefits are not...
Simple Explanation
The "Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment Act of 2023" wants to help people whose husbands or wives have passed away, especially if they have disabilities, by giving them more money from Social Security. It also helps kids of these families stay supported while they're in school by raising the age when they can get extra benefits.
S. CON. RES. 41 — Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,122
The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 41, submitted in the Senate, outlines the congressional budget for the U.S. government for fiscal year 2025 and indicates appropriate budgetary levels for the years 2026 through 2034. It specifies detailed estimates for federal revenues,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big plan for how the United States wants to spend its money from 2025 to 2034, explaining how much money will come in, what it will be spent on, and how to handle any money shortages. It tries to be careful, but some parts are a bit confusing and need to be clearer so everyone can understand and trust the plan better.

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