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Limiting Social Security Overpayment Recovery to 10 Years.

This bill aims to protect citizens from having to repay Social Security overpayments that occurred more than 10 years ago. This means that if an error in benefit payments happened a long time ago, the government will not be able to demand repayment, increasing financial security for benefit recipients.
Key points
The government will not be able to recover Social Security overpayments (Titles II and XVI) if the payment error occurred 10 or more years ago.
The act seeks to reduce financial burdens for individuals who unknowingly received overpayments many years ago.
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Print number: 118_HR_6858
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2023-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Social Security Overpayment Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6858.

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 2023-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will not be able to recover Social Security overpayments (Titles II and XVI) if the payment error occurred 10 or more years ago.
  • The act seeks to reduce financial burdens for individuals who unknowingly received overpayments many years ago.
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. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

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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