Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
3/31/2025, 2:30 PMSummary of Bill HR 2142
Bill 119 HR 2142, also known as the "Social Security Overpayment Fairness Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to restrict the government's ability to recover overpayments made under titles II and XVI to a maximum of ten years. Currently, the government can seek repayment of overpayments indefinitely, causing financial hardship for individuals who may have received these overpayments unknowingly or due to errors in the system.The bill seeks to provide relief to individuals who have been burdened by the government's aggressive collection efforts for overpayments that may have occurred years or even decades ago. By limiting the recovery period to ten years, the bill aims to strike a balance between ensuring accountability for overpayments and preventing undue financial hardship for individuals who may have already spent the funds in question.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is a common-sense measure that will protect vulnerable individuals from excessive government collection efforts, while still holding individuals accountable for overpayments within a reasonable timeframe. Critics, however, may argue that the bill could potentially incentivize individuals to intentionally receive overpayments with the knowledge that they will not have to repay them after ten years. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2142 represents an important effort to reform the Social Security Act and provide greater fairness and protection for individuals who have received overpayments under titles II and XVI.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2142
Bill HR 2142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2142 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2142's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 14, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2142
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2142
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2142
To amend the Social Security Act to limit the recovery of overpayments under titles II and XVI to a ten-year period.To amend the Social Security Act to limit the recovery of overpayments under titles II and XVI to a ten-year period.Comments
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