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Mandatory Regular Paper Social Security Statements.

This bill requires the Commissioner of Social Security to ensure that paper statements are mailed to individuals with social security account numbers, regardless of whether they have an online account. The frequency of mailing is determined by age, increasing to annually for those 60 and older. The bill also allows individuals to opt out of receiving paper statements.
Key points
Paper Social Security statements must be mailed to SSN holders, even those who have created an online account.
Mailing frequency increases with age: every 5 years (starting at age 25), every 2 years (starting at age 55), and annually (starting at age 60).
A statement is mailed when an individual enters the workforce or starts a new job.
Individuals are able to opt out from receiving paper social security statements.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_664
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_664.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Paper Social Security statements must be mailed to SSN holders, even those who have created an online account.
  • Mailing frequency increases with age: every 5 years (starting at age 25), every 2 years (starting at age 55), and annually (starting at age 60).
  • A statement is mailed when an individual enters the workforce or starts a new job.
  • Individuals are able to opt out from receiving paper social security statements.
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. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

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 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Social Welfare