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Protecting Social Security Offices: No More Sudden Closures

This act aims to protect citizens' access to Social Security offices by implementing a temporary ban on their closure. In the future, any decisions to close or limit access will require extensive public consultation and detailed analysis, ensuring that citizens, especially the elderly and disabled, do not lose access to essential services.
Key points
Implements a temporary ban on closing or consolidating Social Security field and hearing offices or limiting access to them.
Requires future decisions on office closures to be preceded by public notices, at least two public hearings, and detailed reports to Congress.
Grants citizens the right to appeal office closure decisions if they deem them arbitrary or unlawful.
Ensures the total number of Social Security offices will not fall below the level of January 20, 2025, protecting service access.
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Additional Information
Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act
Print number: HR 1876
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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Key Questions about Protecting Social Security Offices: No More Sudden Closures

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 1876.

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 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implements a temporary ban on closing or consolidating Social Security field and hearing offices or limiting access to them.
  • Requires future decisions on office closures to be preceded by public notices, at least two public hearings, and detailed reports to Congress.
  • Grants citizens the right to appeal office closure decisions if they deem them arbitrary or unlawful.
  • Ensures the total number of Social Security offices will not fall below the level of January 20, 2025, protecting service access.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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