Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9187
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Social Welfare
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-08: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01T15:03:36Z
AI-Generated Summary
Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026
Purpose of the legislation This bill establishes a temporary bipartisan commission to develop recommendations and proposed legislation aimed at ensuring the long-term solvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for at least 75 years.
Key provisions outlined
- Commission creation and structure: A 13-member Commission on Long-Term Social Security Solvency is created in the legislative branch, with appointments distributed among the President, House and Senate leadership, and relevant committee chairs and ranking members.
- Qualifications and operations: At least one non-elected expert per political party must be appointed; members serve without pay but receive travel expenses; the Commission must hold public hearings and can obtain data from federal agencies.
- Commission duty: Within one year of its first meeting, the Commission must submit a special message to Congress containing recommendations and draft legislation, approved by at least nine members.
- Expedited congressional consideration: An “approval bill” containing the Commission’s proposed legislation receives fast-track procedures in both chambers, including automatic discharge from committees, limited debate, and a prohibition on amendments.
- Funding and termination: Up to $2,000,000 is authorized for the Commission’s operations; it terminates 60 days after submitting its report.
Significant changes to existing law introduced The bill creates a new statutory commission and establishes special expedited legislative procedures for considering its recommendations. These procedures override standard committee and amendment rules for a single bill tied directly to the Commission’s output.
Potential impacts on government agencies, citizens, or international relations
- Federal agencies may be required to provide data and staff support to the Commission.
- Future Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers could be affected if Congress enacts the Commission’s recommendations.
- No direct effects on international relations are specified.
Main stakeholders affected by this legislation
- Members of Congress and congressional committees.
- The President and executive branch agencies.
- Current and future Social Security recipients and payroll taxpayers.
- The Social Security Administration and related trust funds.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications The expedited consideration process limits debate, prohibits amendments, and sets strict timelines, which alters normal legislative procedures. The requirement for nine affirmative Commission votes encourages bipartisan agreement. The bill does not alter the underlying Social Security statutes but creates a structured mechanism that could lead to significant future changes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-08: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-08: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-08 — PDF (13 pages)