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Protecting Social Security and Medicare Surpluses: New Investment Strategy Commission.

This bill aims to secure future financial surpluses of Social Security and Medicare Part A by placing them into dedicated, protected accounts (a "lock-box"). These funds will temporarily stop being invested in standard U.S. government obligations. A commission will be established to recommend alternative investment strategies by late 2024, seeking to improve the long-term financial health of these crucial benefit programs.
Key points
Creation of dedicated "Surplus Protection Accounts" for Social Security and Medicare Part A surpluses, starting after fiscal year 2024.
Temporary suspension of the traditional investment of these surpluses in U.S. government bonds.
Establishment of an Investment Commission tasked with proposing new, potentially higher-yielding investment vehicles for these trust funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_853
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Process start date: 2023-02-06