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Protecting Social Security, Railroad, and Black Lung Benefits from Offset

This bill aims to protect Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits from being automatically reduced to repay debts owed to the government. This means the government will no longer be able to automatically take a portion of these benefits to settle your outstanding obligations. These changes apply to all offsets occurring from the date the law takes effect, regardless of when the debt originated.
Key points
Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits will be protected from automatic debt collection.
The government will no longer be able to automatically deduct from these benefits to recover outstanding debts.
New rules apply to all offsets from the effective date, regardless of when the debt was incurred.
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Print number: 118_HR_5480
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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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 118_HR_5480.

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 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits will be protected from automatic debt collection.
  • The government will no longer be able to automatically deduct from these benefits to recover outstanding debts.
  • New rules apply to all offsets from the effective date, regardless of when the debt was incurred.
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. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7].

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 2025-12-25.

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