H.R. 5893 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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, Oct 31, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryKeeps Social Security running during budget gaps
This bill sets aside money for the Social Security Administration to keep working if Congress doesn't pass a full budget by the start of fiscal year 2026. It makes sure Social Security can handle its usual tasks during that gap, including answering calls and letters from people and from members of Congress.
How it affects you
If you receive Social Security benefits or might in the future, this matters to you. It helps ensure your benefits and customer service don't get disrupted if there's a delay in the government's budget process.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 31, 2025)
Guaranteed Uninterrupted Access to Retiree Disbursements Act or the GUARD Act
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for administrative expenses during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect.
During a lapse in appropriations for FY2026, the bill also requires SSA to carry out functions that it would carry out in the absence of such a lapse, including responding to communications from congressional offices.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5893
A BILL
GUARD Act
Sponsor: Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH-13) · Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Social Welfare · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 31, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.”