Bill · H.R. 10557· House(119-HR-10557)
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Adelita Grijalva
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026. The main goal of the bill is to restore protections for certain benefits so they cannot be taken away through an administrative offset. Specifically, it targets Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits. The bill makes certain existing rules regarding administrative offsets null and void. These changes apply to collections happening on or after the date the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill protects Social Security and related benefits from administrative offsets, directly benefiting older Americans who rely on these funds.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Retirees heavily depend on Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, which are explicitly protected from administrative offsets under this legislation.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+8
The bill explicitly restores protections for Social Security benefits by prohibiting certain administrative offsets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Social Security Benefits: Section 2(a)(1) adds a new subsection to the Social Security Act that makes specific administrative offset rules null and void. This could benefit everyday people by keeping their Social Security benefits protected from being reduced or taken to pay off certain claims.
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Protection of Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Benefits: Section 2(a)(2) applies these same new protections to the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. This ensures that railroad workers and their families keep these same safeguards for their retirement and unemployment benefits.
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Repeal of Offset Authority: Section 2(b) repeals specific paragraphs and subparagraphs of title 31 of the United States Code related to administrative offset authority and removes the Commissioner of Social Security from those provisions. This removes the legal pathway for these specific administrative offsets, keeping money directly in the hands of the beneficiaries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+8Good For Seniors+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Veterans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+8Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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