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Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3914
Bill 117 HR 3914, also known as the Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing Social Security beneficiaries with more flexibility in how they receive their benefit payments. The bill seeks to allow beneficiaries to choose between receiving their payments through direct deposit into a bank account, a prepaid debit card, or a paper check.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that beneficiaries are informed of their payment options and are able to easily switch between different payment methods if they so choose. Additionally, the bill aims to protect beneficiaries from potential fraud or abuse by requiring the Social Security Administration to implement safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to beneficiaries' payment information.
Overall, the Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021 is designed to give beneficiaries more control over how they receive their benefits and to ensure that their payments are secure and protected. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has not yet been passed into law.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that beneficiaries are informed of their payment options and are able to easily switch between different payment methods if they so choose. Additionally, the bill aims to protect beneficiaries from potential fraud or abuse by requiring the Social Security Administration to implement safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to beneficiaries' payment information.
Overall, the Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021 is designed to give beneficiaries more control over how they receive their benefits and to ensure that their payments are secure and protected. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has not yet been passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 3914
Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021
This bill allows a recipient of monthly Social Security benefits who does not concurrently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to choose the day of the month that benefits are paid. SSI is a federal, needs-based program that provides cash benefits to older adults, blind individuals, and individuals with disabilities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3914
Bill HR 3914 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill HR 3914 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2021. Bill HR 3914's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of June 15, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3914
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3914
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3914
Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit individuals to select a monthly benefit payment date.
Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3914
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