Bill · H.R. 5893· House(119-HR-5893)
GUARD Act
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 10/31/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The GUARD Act provides funding for the Social Security Administration's administrative expenses if there is a lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026. It requires the Social Security Administration to continue all its functions during such a lapse. This includes staying responsive to communications from Congressional offices.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+10
Ensures that retiree disbursements and SSA functions continue without interruption during government shutdowns.
Would retired people be better off under this?+10
Directly protects the continuous flow of retirement disbursements during funding gaps.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+8
Ensures uninterrupted funding for SSA administrative operations during a government shutdown.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Continuous Operations: The bill provides necessary funds for administrative expenses during a lapse in appropriations, which ensures the Social Security Administration can carry out all its functions (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Accountability: The Social Security Administration is required to remain responsive to Congressional offices during a lapse in appropriations (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly 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 Retirees+10Good For Seniors+10Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+8Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 10/31/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania