Bill · H.R. 8112· House(119-HR-8112)
Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — 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
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026. It changes the rules for who can get Social Security and Medicare benefits. The bill limits these benefits specifically to United States citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. It also expands FICA taxes to include remuneration paid to certain individuals by removing specific exceptions. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Mace and Mr. Burchett.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
Restricting benefits to citizens and permanent residents reduces total federal entitlement outlays.
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill disincentivizes unauthorized immigration by barring non-qualifying individuals from receiving federal benefits.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Preserving the long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare benefits is beneficial for qualified senior citizens.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
Immigrants who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents will lose eligibility for Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?-5
The bill restricts Medicare eligibility to fewer individuals, limiting access for certain non-citizens.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Low-income non-citizen households will lose access to critical federal benefits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 3: This section limits monthly Social Security benefits so they are only payable to United States citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This might be considered positive by those who want to restrict benefit eligibility strictly to these categories of individuals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2: This section amends section 1899C of the Social Security Act to limit Medicare eligibility by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (a). This could be considered a negative impact because it restricts Medicare eligibility to fewer individuals than before.
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Section 3: This section explicitly states that no monthly Social Security benefit shall be payable to an individual who is not a U.S. citizen, national, or lawfully admitted permanent resident. This is a negative impact for anyone who currently receives benefits but does not fit into these allowed categories, as their monthly payments will be stopped.
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Section 4: This section expands the FICA tax by removing paragraphs (1), (18), and (19) of section 3121(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This could be considered a negative impact for certain workers or employers who will now be subject to FICA taxes on remuneration that was previously exempt.
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+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Immigrants-8Good For Business Owners-2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces National Debt+2Improves Small Business Support-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Social Security+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 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
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas