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Restoring Full Protection for Social Security and Retirement Benefits

This bill restores full protection for federal Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits. It specifically prohibits the federal government from using 'administrative offset' to automatically deduct money from these monthly payments to recover unrelated debts owed to the government. This change aims to ensure greater financial stability and security for beneficiaries.
Key points
The government is banned from automatically seizing (offsetting) Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung payments to cover other federal debts.
These benefits are now fully protected from administrative collection, enhancing financial security for retirees and disabled individuals.
The new rules apply immediately to any collection attempts made after the law is enacted, regardless of when the debt originated.
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Print number: 118_S_2804
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
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_S_2804.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government is banned from automatically seizing (offsetting) Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung payments to cover other federal debts.
  • These benefits are now fully protected from administrative collection, enhancing financial security for retirees and disabled individuals.
  • The new rules apply immediately to any collection attempts made after the law is enacted, regardless of when the debt originated.
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 2025-12-26.

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