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Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

3/13/2024, 9:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 2804

Bill 118 s 2804, also known as the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and restore Social Security benefits for eligible individuals.

The bill aims to address issues related to the calculation of Social Security benefits, specifically for individuals who have experienced reductions in their benefits due to certain circumstances such as receiving a pension from a government job. The legislation seeks to restore these benefits to their full amount, ensuring that individuals receive the full benefits they are entitled to.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent future reductions in Social Security benefits for individuals who are affected by similar circumstances. It also aims to improve the overall administration of Social Security benefits, ensuring that eligible individuals receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely and efficient manner. Overall, the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act is focused on protecting and restoring Social Security benefits for eligible individuals, addressing issues related to benefit calculations and administration. The bill aims to ensure that individuals receive the full benefits they are entitled to, without facing unnecessary reductions or delays.

Congressional Summary of S 2804

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.)

Current Status of Bill S 2804

Bill S 2804 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill S 2804 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 14, 2023.  Bill S 2804's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2804

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2804

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2804

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.

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