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Limiting Social Security Overpayment Recovery to 10 Years

This bill aims to change the rules for recovering Social Security overpayments. If you received too much money, the government can only recover it if the overpayment occurred within the last 10 years. After this period, the overpayment will no longer be subject to recovery.
Key points
Limits the government's ability to recover overpaid Social Security benefits to a 10-year period from the date of the overpayment.
This means if an overpayment happened more than 10 years ago, it will no longer need to be repaid.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2142
Sponsor: Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
Process start date: 2025-03-14
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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 119_HR_2142.

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 2025-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits the government's ability to recover overpaid Social Security benefits to a 10-year period from the date of the overpayment.
  • This means if an overpayment happened more than 10 years ago, it will no longer need to be repaid.
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. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8].

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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