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House bill caps Social Security overpayment withholding at 10 percent of monthly benefits

Original title: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that not more than 10 percent of a monthly benefit may be withheld on account of overpayments.

Last action · April 24, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill limits the amount the Social Security Administration can deduct from a beneficiary's monthly check to recover past s to no more than 10 percent of the total benefit amount. The measure aims to prevent excessive financial hardship for recipients currently facing aggressive debt recovery practices.

Why it matters

For Social Security beneficiaries with outstanding debts, this change would guarantee that 90 percent of their monthly income remains protected from automatic government clawbacks.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Social Security beneficiaries with overpayment debts

These individuals would have their monthly benefit deductions for overpayment recovery capped at 10 percent.

Directly affected

Social Security Administration

The agency would be required to adjust its debt recovery procedures to comply with the 10 percent withholding limit.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill eliminate the debt I owe for an overpayment?

No, this bill does not forgive the debt; it only limits the speed at which the government can collect that debt from your monthly check.

What happens if the Social Security Administration is currently taking more than 10 percent from my check?

If this bill becomes law, the agency would be required to reduce the amount to no more than 10 percent of your monthly benefit.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Apr 24, 2025

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policy shift90% confidence

Limiting Debt Recovery Speed

The bill represents a shift toward prioritizing beneficiary cash flow over the speed of government debt recovery.

Social Security Administration

Connected Entities

House Committee on Ways and Means, Social Security Administration, Social Security Act

OrganizationHouse Committee on Ways and Means“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

OrganizationSocial Security Administration“The agency responsible for administering benefits and recovering overpayments.”Map →

otherSocial Security Act“The federal law being amended by this bill.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance65
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy20
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
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Buzz15
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