H.R. 9296 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jun 11, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 9296
A BILL
Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA-38) · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Social Welfare · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 11, 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.”
Sections
Sections · 7
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2Determination of taxable wages and self-employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2027No change
- Sec. 3Adjustments to bend points in determining primary insurance amount and inclusion of surplus earnings for benefit determinationsNo change
- Sec. 4Consumer Price Index for Elderly ConsumersNo change
- Sec. 5Computation of cost-of-living increases for Social Security benefitsNo change
- Sec. 6Improving social security benefits for widows and widowers in two-income householdsNo change
- Sec. 7Holding SSI beneficiaries harmlessNo change