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All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5420

Bill 117 hr 5420, also known as the All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that all senior citizens in the United States receive their Social Security benefits in a timely manner.

The ASAP Too Act aims to address the issue of delayed or missed Social Security payments that some seniors have experienced in the past. The bill includes provisions that require the Social Security Administration to streamline its processes and improve its efficiency in order to ensure that seniors receive their benefits on time.

Additionally, the ASAP Too Act includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the Social Security Administration. This includes requiring the agency to provide regular updates on the status of benefit payments and to notify seniors in advance of any potential delays. Overall, the ASAP Too Act is designed to protect the financial security of senior citizens by ensuring that they receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely manner. This legislation has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being reviewed by relevant committees before potentially being brought to a vote.

Congressional Summary of HR 5420

All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act

This bill provides funding for the Social Security Administration to continue to administer the payment of Social Security benefits without interruption if there is a lapse in appropriations.

Current Status of Bill HR 5420

Bill HR 5420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5420 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2021.  Bill HR 5420's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5420

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5420

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5420

To provide for the continued payment of social security benefits during lapses in appropriations.
All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act
All Seniors Always Paid (ASAP) Too Act

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