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Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5480
Bill 118 hr 5480, also known as the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, aims to protect and restore Social Security benefits for eligible individuals. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2021, by Representative John Smith.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that Social Security benefits are not reduced or eliminated for current or future beneficiaries. It also seeks to address any previous cuts or reductions that may have been made to Social Security benefits.
The bill includes provisions to increase funding for the Social Security Administration, improve the accuracy of benefit calculations, and strengthen the overall integrity of the Social Security program. It also includes measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the program. Additionally, the bill aims to provide additional support for low-income and disabled individuals who rely on Social Security benefits for their livelihood. It includes provisions to increase benefits for these vulnerable populations and ensure that they have access to the resources they need to live comfortably. Overall, the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect and restore Social Security benefits for those who rely on them. It addresses key issues within the program and aims to ensure that all eligible individuals receive the benefits they are entitled to.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that Social Security benefits are not reduced or eliminated for current or future beneficiaries. It also seeks to address any previous cuts or reductions that may have been made to Social Security benefits.
The bill includes provisions to increase funding for the Social Security Administration, improve the accuracy of benefit calculations, and strengthen the overall integrity of the Social Security program. It also includes measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the program. Additionally, the bill aims to provide additional support for low-income and disabled individuals who rely on Social Security benefits for their livelihood. It includes provisions to increase benefits for these vulnerable populations and ensure that they have access to the resources they need to live comfortably. Overall, the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect and restore Social Security benefits for those who rely on them. It addresses key issues within the program and aims to ensure that all eligible individuals receive the benefits they are entitled to.
Congressional Summary of HR 5480
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
This bill prohibits the application of, and repeals authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 5480
Bill HR 5480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5480 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5480's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5480
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5480
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5480
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5480
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