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Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9300

Bill 118 hr 9300, also known as the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure the long-term stability and sustainability of the Social Security program, which provides retirement benefits to millions of Americans.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a bipartisan commission to study and make recommendations on how to strengthen the Social Security program. This commission would be tasked with examining the current financial status of Social Security, as well as potential reforms that could ensure its solvency for future generations.

Additionally, the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act includes measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the Social Security system. This includes increased funding for the Social Security Administration to improve its ability to detect and investigate fraudulent claims, as well as harsher penalties for those found guilty of defrauding the program. Furthermore, the bill aims to protect the benefits of current Social Security recipients by ensuring that cost-of-living adjustments are accurately calculated and distributed in a timely manner. It also seeks to address the issue of income inequality by adjusting the payroll tax cap to ensure that high-income earners contribute their fair share to the Social Security program. Overall, the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen and safeguard the Social Security program for current and future generations of Americans. It addresses key issues such as financial stability, fraud prevention, benefit protection, and income inequality, making it a crucial piece of legislation for the future of Social Security.

Current Status of Bill HR 9300

Bill HR 9300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2024. Bill HR 9300 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 2, 2024.  Bill HR 9300's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9300

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9300

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9300

To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.
To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.

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