📜 Policy Area
Social Welfare
78 bills with activity in Congress's records in the last 120 days, sorted by most recent legislative action. A bill can appear here because its record was updated — a new cosponsor, a corrected detail — even if its last floor or committee action was earlier than that. Policy area is assigned by Congress.gov, not by SearchMyRep.
Data last refreshed Nov 7, 2026
H.R. 5345Sep 18, 2026
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN)
H.R. 10235Sep 2, 2026
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA)
H.R. 10193Aug 31, 2026
We Can't Wait Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV)
H.R. 8884Jul 23, 2026
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA)
S. 5042Jul 21, 2026
Social Security 2100 Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 9763Jul 16, 2026
SWIFT Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA)
H.Res. 1432Jul 15, 2026
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL)
H.R. 9667Jul 14, 2026
Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14] (R-GA)
S. 4979Jul 14, 2026
PROMISE Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3942-3946; text: CR S3943-3946)
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
S. 4947Jul 13, 2026
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
H.R. 9432Jun 30, 2026
LIFT the BAR Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)
H.R. 9519Jun 29, 2026
Social Security 2100 Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT)
S. 4889Jun 24, 2026
Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
H.R. 9384Jun 22, 2026
Stephen Wira ABLE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
S. 4816Jun 17, 2026
Addressing SILO Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 9315Jun 15, 2026
Workforce Dignity Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI)
H.R. 9296Jun 11, 2026
Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA)
S. 4736Jun 10, 2026
Multigenerational Care and Support Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH)
H.R. 9187Jun 8, 2026
Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK)
S. 3583Jun 3, 2026
Upward Mobility Act of 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
H.R. 8872Jun 3, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH)
H.R. 9089Jun 2, 2026
Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL)
H.Res. 1319May 21, 2026
Ending child poverty.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI)
H.R. 8952May 21, 2026
Elder Pride Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR)
H.R. 6949May 20, 2026
Upward Mobility Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT)
H.R. 8867May 15, 2026
PLAN Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY)
H.Res. 1241Apr 30, 2026
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT)
S. 4396Apr 27, 2026
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 8490Apr 23, 2026
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL)
H.R. 8478Apr 23, 2026
RECON Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC)
H.R. 8344Apr 16, 2026
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC)
H.R. 8298Apr 15, 2026
SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
H.Res. 1171Apr 14, 2026
Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL)
H.R. 8190Apr 2, 2026
Social Security Customer Service Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI)
S. 2833Mar 19, 2026
Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME)
H.R. 7828Mar 5, 2026
Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ)
S. 3924Feb 25, 2026
We Can't Wait Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME)
S. 269Feb 10, 2026
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA)
H.R. 7213Jan 22, 2026
Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI)
H.R. 7228Jan 22, 2026
Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI)
H.R. 7120Jan 15, 2026
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA)
H.R. 2716Jan 7, 2026
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA)
H.R. 6799Dec 17, 2025
BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA)
H.R. 6424Dec 4, 2025
Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI)
H.R. 5348Dec 2, 2025
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-PA)
H.R. 6210Nov 20, 2025
Senior Savings Protection Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA)
S. 3255Nov 20, 2025
SWIFT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 6079Nov 18, 2025
Social Security Guarantee Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN)
H.R. 5841Oct 28, 2025
Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL)
S. 3059Oct 27, 2025
Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.Res. 657Aug 15, 2025
Affirming the President's promise not to raise the Social Security and Medicare retirement age.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH)
H.R. 4968Aug 12, 2025
Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
S. 2614Jul 31, 2025
Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
S.Res. 348Jul 30, 2025
A resolution declaring August 14, 2025, as "National Save Social Security Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4909-4910)
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
H.R. 4814Jul 29, 2025
Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU)
S. 2466Jul 24, 2025
Senior Savings Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE)
H.R. 4734Jul 23, 2025
Hands Off Our Social Security Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
S. 1666May 7, 2025
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA)
H.R. 3156May 1, 2025
Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL)
S. 1567May 1, 2025
Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT)
H.R. 3131May 1, 2025
Community Services Block Grant Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA)
H.R. 2584Apr 1, 2025
Protect TANF Resources for Families Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
S. 1234Apr 1, 2025
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
H.R. 2397Mar 27, 2025
Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE)
H.R. 2108Mar 14, 2025
TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL)
H.R. 2048Mar 11, 2025
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY)
H.R. 1877Mar 5, 2025
Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT)
H.R. 1876Mar 5, 2025
Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT)
S. 770Feb 27, 2025
Social Security Expansion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT)
H.R. 1700Feb 27, 2025
Social Security Expansion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR)
H.R. 1757Feb 27, 2025
EMPSA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA)
S. 639Feb 19, 2025
Clergy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL)
H.R. 1389Feb 14, 2025
Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA)
H.R. 1256Feb 12, 2025
Long-Term Care Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY)
H.R. 1175Feb 10, 2025
Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX)
H.R. 930Feb 4, 2025
Stop the Wait Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX)
H.R. 904Jan 31, 2025
No Tax on Social Security
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ)
H.R. 728Jan 24, 2025
Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA)