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Social Security Overpayment Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-2142| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Kristen McDonald Rivet

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Social Security Overpayment Relief Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act by imposing a strict time limit on the recovery of overpayments. Specifically, it introduces a ten-year statute of limitations for the Social Security Administration to recover funds incorrectly paid to beneficiaries under both Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) programs. Under the proposed changes, if an overpayment occurred more than ten years prior to the date the Commissioner of Social Security discovers it, the United States would be prohibited from adjusting future payments or recovering the overpaid amount from the individual. This measure aims to protect beneficiaries from facing demands for repayment of very old overpayments, providing greater financial certainty and reducing potential hardship.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6858
Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
Mar 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6858
    Social Security Overpayment Relief Act


  • March 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-1023: Social Security Overpayment Relief Act

Social Security Overpayment Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-2142| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation, titled the "Social Security Overpayment Relief Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act by imposing a strict time limit on the recovery of overpayments. Specifically, it introduces a ten-year statute of limitations for the Social Security Administration to recover funds incorrectly paid to beneficiaries under both Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) programs. Under the proposed changes, if an overpayment occurred more than ten years prior to the date the Commissioner of Social Security discovers it, the United States would be prohibited from adjusting future payments or recovering the overpaid amount from the individual. This measure aims to protect beneficiaries from facing demands for repayment of very old overpayments, providing greater financial certainty and reducing potential hardship.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6858
Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
Mar 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6858
    Social Security Overpayment Relief Act


  • March 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Kristen McDonald Rivet

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 119-1023: Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted