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Rejection of Social Security Administration Appeals Process Changes

The U.S. Congress has rejected a new rule proposed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) concerning how Administrative Appeals Judges conduct hearings. This means the rule will not take effect, ensuring no changes to how citizens appeal SSA decisions.
Key points
A rule regarding Social Security Administration appeals hearings has been disapproved by Congress.
Citizens will not experience changes to the appeals process that the rejected rule would have introduced.
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Print number: 117_HJRES_38
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to hearings held by Administrative Appeals Judges of the Appeals Council.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_38.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A rule regarding Social Security Administration appeals hearings has been disapproved by Congress.
  • Citizens will not experience changes to the appeals process that the rejected rule would have introduced.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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