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Protecting Social Security Benefits from Debt Collection

This new law aims to protect Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits from automatic government debt collection. This means that individuals receiving these benefits will not have their payments reduced due to outstanding debts owed to the government. These changes apply to all debts, regardless of when they originated.
Key points
Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits will be protected from administrative offset for debts.
The government will no longer be able to automatically reduce these payments to recover outstanding obligations.
This protection applies to debts incurred before, on, or after the law's enactment date.
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Print number: 117_S_3177
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3177.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits will be protected from administrative offset for debts.
  • The government will no longer be able to automatically reduce these payments to recover outstanding obligations.
  • This protection applies to debts incurred before, on, or after the law's enactment date.
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 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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