Bill · H.R. 9089· House(119-HR-9089)
Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/2/2026
- Last activity
- 6/2/2026 — 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
- Gus Bilirakis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security. The commission is tasked with submitting a report to Congress within one year of its initial meeting regarding the Social Security and Medicare programs. This report must cover the impact of alternative indexes, premium formulas, program reforms for sustainability, and measures to prevent fraud. The commission consists of 11 members appointed by various government officials, including the President, the Speaker of the House, and leaders of the Senate. The commission has the authority to hold hearings, obtain official data, and contract with agencies or persons. The commission will terminate within 60 days after submitting its required report.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill establishes a commission to study program reforms intended to increase the sustainability of Social Security and Medicare.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+5
The bill mandates a study on reforms to increase the sustainability of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill studies premium formulas that may consider financial hardships and socioeconomic status for Medicare beneficiaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Medicare Premium Considerations: The bill directs the commission to look at premium formulas that could consider financial hardships and socioeconomic status, which may benefit specific groups of people (Section 3, Subsection 2).
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Program Integrity: The commission is tasked with finding reforms to prevent fraud, increase integrity, and reduce improper payments within the Social Security and Medicare programs (Section 3, Subsection 4).
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Program Sustainability: The bill mandates the study of program reforms intended to increase the sustainability of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program and the Medicare program (Section 3, Subsection 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact of Alternative Indexes: The commission is required to study the impact of using alternative indexes on beneficiaries, such as the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (Section 3, Subsection 1).
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Impact of Alternative Premium Formulas: The commission must study the impact of using alternative premium formulas for the Medicare program on beneficiaries (Section 3, Subsection 2).
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+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+2
- 6/2/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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