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GUARD Act

USA119th CongressHR-5893| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to safeguard the operations of the Social Security Administration (SSA) during potential government shutdowns in fiscal year 2026. It specifically appropriates necessary funds for the SSA's administrative expenses for any period during FY2026 when interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect, ensuring financial continuity. The legislation further mandates that the Commissioner of Social Security ensure the agency carries out all its functions during such a lapse in appropriations. This includes maintaining responsiveness to communications from Congressional offices, thereby guaranteeing that the SSA's essential services and operations continue without interruption despite a funding gap.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8661
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3262
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7846
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6258
GUARD Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-851
Introduced in Senate
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8661
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3262
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7846
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6258
    GUARD Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-851
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Social Welfare

GUARD Act

USA119th CongressHR-5893| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
This bill aims to safeguard the operations of the Social Security Administration (SSA) during potential government shutdowns in fiscal year 2026. It specifically appropriates necessary funds for the SSA's administrative expenses for any period during FY2026 when interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect, ensuring financial continuity. The legislation further mandates that the Commissioner of Social Security ensure the agency carries out all its functions during such a lapse in appropriations. This includes maintaining responsiveness to communications from Congressional offices, thereby guaranteeing that the SSA's essential services and operations continue without interruption despite a funding gap.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8661
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3262
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7846
GUARD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6258
GUARD Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-851
Introduced in Senate
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8661
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3262
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7846
    GUARD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6258
    GUARD Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-851
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted