Bill · H.R. 2142· House(119-HR-2142)
Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Kristen McDonald Rivet
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Social Security Overpayment Relief Act'', aims to change how the government collects money back from people who received too much in benefits. It seeks to amend the Social Security Act to set a limit on these overpayments. Specifically, it targets recoveries under titles II and XVI. The proposed change would stop the government from adjusting payments or recovering funds if the overpayment happened 10 or more years before the Commissioner discovered the error.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Seniors rely heavily on Social Security and are protected from unexpected long-term overpayment recoveries.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
Retirees rely on Social Security and are protected from unexpected long-term overpayment recoveries.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+6
The bill protects individuals from being forced to repay long-term overpayments from their Social Security benefits.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Limiting overpayment recoveries may slightly reduce federal revenue and increase the deficit.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
The bill limits the government's ability to recoup lost funds, which could be viewed as a reduction in fiscal recoupment.
Does this give the federal government more power?-1
The bill limits federal authority to recover funds, which represents a restriction of federal power.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Limits the timeframe for debt recovery: Under Section 2, the bill would prevent the government from seeking money for overpayments that occurred 10 or more years before the Commissioner finds the error. This applies to both Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text focuses solely on the limitations placed on the government's ability to recover funds and does not list any negative consequences or burdens.
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 Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+4Increases Federal Power-1
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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