Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10557, the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, would restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits against administrative offset. This means that under certain conditions, these benefits could no longer be used to collect debts owed to the government, effectively reinstating specific previous rules.
The bill directly affects individuals receiving Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits. It aims to prevent the government from withholding these benefits to recover debts, as was permitted under certain past provisions. The bill also impacts the government agencies responsible for administering these programs.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to both the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means. Its next step in the legislative process would be for these committees to consider it.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10557 do?
- H.R. 10557, the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, would restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits against administrative offset. This means that under certain conditions, these benefits could no longer be used to collect debts owed to the government, effectively reinstating specific previous rules. The bill directly affects individuals receiving Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits. It aims to prevent the government from withholding these benefits to recover debts, as was permitted under certain past provisions. The bill also impacts the government agencies responsible for administering these programs. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to both the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means. Its next step in the legislative process would be for these committees to consider it.
- Has H.R. 10557 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10557. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10557?
- H.R. 10557 was sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10557?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. (24 Sep 2026).
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