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BillHR 9296 · 119

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Increases funding for and makes changes to the Social Security program to ensure its long-term stability. Requires the federal government to review and adjust the program's finances to prevent depletion of its trust funds.

Sponsored By

Linda T. Sánchez
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 11, 2026
  3. Jun 11, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects current and future Social Security beneficiaries, including retirees, people with disabilities, and their dependents, by potentially increasing their benefits or ensuring the program's continued solvency. Impacts workers who pay Social Security taxes, as the bill may lead to changes in tax rates or revenue allocation.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedJun 11, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.