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Social Welfare at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 31 federal bills in the Social Welfare policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 3.1/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 18 of these bills and Republicans 13.

Recently Updated Social Welfare Bills
H.R. 5345 — Enacted — Signed by President H.R. 5345: Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act The Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assign a dedicated team to assist individuals whose… H.R. 10659 — Introduced H.R. 10659: Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act The H.R. 10659 bill aims to eliminate barriers that prevent people with disabilities from running for elected office. It likely includes measures to improve accessibility in the… H.R. 227 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 227: Clergy Act The Clergy Act (H.R. 227) allows certain clergy members and Christian Science practitioners a two-year period to revoke their exemption from paying Social Security and Medicare… H.R. 5284 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 5284: Claiming Age Clarity Act The Claiming Age Clarity Act updates the language used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the ages at which workers can claim retirement benefits. It replaces… H.R. 10557 — Introduced H.R. 10557: To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from… H.R. 10557 aims to restore protections for certain benefits, specifically Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits, by preventing these benefits from being… H.R. 10496 — Introduced H.R. 10496: To provide temporary reauthorization of demonstration authority and to direct the Commissioner of Social… H.R. 10496 aims to temporarily reauthorize the authority for demonstration projects related to Social Security disability insurance benefits. It directs the Commissioner of Social… H.R. 10356 — Reported by Committee H.R. 10356: Empowering Moms Act The Empowering Moms Act (H.R. 10356) proposes the creation and maintenance of a federal website, moms.gov, to serve as a comprehensive resource directory for pregnant women,… H.R. 10428 — Introduced H.R. 10428: To modernize the application process for survivors insurance benefits under section 202 of the Social… H.R. 10428 aims to update and improve the application process for survivors insurance benefits under the Social Security Act. This likely includes streamlining procedures, making… H.R. 10243 — Introduced H.R. 10243: Protecting Elders From Government Error Act The Protecting Elders From Government Error Act aims to protect elderly Social Security recipients from undue financial hardship caused by administrative mistakes. Specifically,… H.R. 10193 — Introduced H.R. 10193: We Can’t Wait Act of 2026 The 'We Can't Wait Act of 2026' allows eligible individuals under early retirement age to opt for Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) benefits during the standard waiting… S. 5243 — Introduced S. 5243: A bill to provide for the automatic establishment of Trump accounts using information collected under the… S. 5243 is a bill that proposes the automatic creation of 'Trump accounts' for individuals, utilizing data gathered from the Enumeration at Birth Program managed by the Social… H.R. 10023 — Introduced H.R. 10023: To eliminate asset limits employed by certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs, and… H.R. 10023 aims to remove the asset limits that currently restrict eligibility for certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs. This means that individuals… S. 5186 — Introduced S. 5186: A bill to eliminate asset limits employed by certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs,… S. 5186 proposes to remove asset limits for certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs. This means that individuals and families applying for assistance… H.R. 8884 — Passed House H.R. 8884: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act The 'Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act' (H.R. 8884) aims to help people with disabilities find and keep jobs by allowing the Social Security Administration… S. 5042 — Introduced S. 5042: A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations. S. 5042 is a bill aimed at safeguarding the Social Security system and enhancing benefits for both current beneficiaries and future generations. The legislation likely includes… H.R. 9763 — Introduced H.R. 9763: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers,… H.R. 9763 aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase the benefits provided to disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses. This legislation is designed to… S. 4979 — Introduced S. 4979: A bill to establish a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors… S. 4979 aims to create a structured process to ensure the long-term financial stability of two key federal trust funds: the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund,… H.R. 9519 — Introduced H.R. 9519: To protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations. H.R. 9519 aims to safeguard the Social Security system and enhance benefits for both current beneficiaries and future generations. The bill likely includes measures to ensure the… H.R. 9384 — Introduced H.R. 9384: To amend the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014 to adjust the amounts in ABLE accounts excluded from… H.R. 9384 aims to amend the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014 by increasing the amounts that can be held in ABLE accounts without affecting eligibility for the Supplemental… S. 4816 — Introduced S. 4816: A bill to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to authorize grants and training to support area agencies… S. 4816 is a bill that aims to improve the well-being of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing grants and training to area agencies on aging and… H.R. 9296 — Introduced H.R. 9296: To improve the retirement security of United States families by strengthening Social Security. H.R. 9296 aims to enhance the retirement security of American families by making improvements to the Social Security system. This may involve measures to increase benefits, ensure… S. 4736 — Introduced S. 4736: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide additional opportunities for older individuals to… S. 4736 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create more opportunities for older individuals to volunteer at facilities that serve both older adults and younger… H.R. 8952 — Introduced H.R. 8952: To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a LGBTQI rural outreach grant program, and for other… H.R. 8952 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 by creating a grant program specifically for outreach to LGBTQI individuals living in rural areas. The bill seeks to… H.R. 8872 — Reported by Committee H.R. 8872: Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act The Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act aims to improve the administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by implementing measures to… S.Res. 749 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 749: A resolution designating May 2026 as “Older Americans Month”. S.Res. 749 is a resolution that designates May 2026 as 'Older Americans Month' to recognize the contributions of older adults to society and to promote awareness of issues… H.R. 8867 — Introduced H.R. 8867: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement, as part of the National… H.R. 8867 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and implement a public education initiative aimed at encouraging individuals to plan for their long-term… H.Res. 1241 — Introduced H.Res. 1241: Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of… H.Res. 1241 is a resolution inquiring the President of the United States to provide specific information to the House of Representatives about access to and usage of the NUMIDENT… S. 4396 — Introduced S. 4396: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to credit individuals serving as caregivers of dependent… S. 4396 is a bill proposed to amend title II of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to provide financial recognition to individuals who serve as caregivers for dependent…

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