Bill · H.R. 3695· House(119-HR-3695)
Social Security Access Act
- Introduced
- 6/3/2025
- Last activity
- 6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Riley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Social Security Access Act requires the Commissioner of Social Security to provide multiple ways for people to access services. Individuals seeking benefits under titles II or XVI must be able to use telephone, internet, or in-person channels. The telephone service must include a toll-free option for assistance with inquiries, claims, and appeals. Additionally, the bill mandates that telephone services allow for completing benefit applications and changing direct deposit information. The Comptroller General and the Commissioner are also required to submit reports to Congress regarding the implementation and effectiveness of these services.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Seniors rely heavily on Social Security and benefit from easier access via phone, internet, or in-person.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Retirees benefit from more flexible ways to manage their Social Security accounts and inquiries.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+6
The bill enhances the accessibility of Social Security benefits through multiple service channels.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Multiple ways to access help: People can choose between telephone, an internet portal, or in-person visits at field offices to apply for benefits or submit information (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Direct telephone assistance: A toll-free service will allow people to speak with a representative during standard business hours regarding claims and appeals (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Language accessibility: The telephone service must be available in English, Spanish, and other languages determined by the Commissioner to meet the needs of different populations (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Geographic and digital access: The bill provides for an internet-based portal to track claims and updates, as well as telephone services available in all geographic areas of the United States (Section 2(a)(1)(B) and Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Ability to manage accounts via phone: Individuals are permitted to complete benefit applications and request changes to direct deposit information through the telephone service (Section 2(a)(3)(A) and Section 2(a)(3)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
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+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey