Bill · H.R. 1339· House(119-HR-1339)
Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act," directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a specific study. The study focuses on the resiliency of Social Security and Medicare programs. It specifically looks at how inflation and the rising cost of living impact these programs. The Comptroller General is required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. This report must include recommendations for legislative actions to ensure these programs can provide full benefits.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The bill seeks to safeguard the longevity and full benefit delivery of Social Security and Medicare for elderly populations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The study aims to address how inflation impacts those on limited budgets relying on Social Security.
Would retired people be better off under this?+1
The bill focuses on protecting the financial security of those relying on Social Security and Medicare benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Program Longevity: The bill aims to protect the resiliency and longevity of Social Security and Medicare (Section 2).
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Future Financial Security: The study seeks recommendations on legislative actions necessary to improve the ability to provide full benefits under these programs (Section 3).
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Addressing Economic Strains: By studying the effects of inflation and cost of living increases, the bill addresses the financial strain caused by these factors on those receiving benefits (Section 2 and Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+1
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina