Ensuring access to professional representation

(a) In general Section 206(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 406(a)(2)(A)) is amended by striking The Commissioner of Social Security may and all that follows through the end and inserting the following: In the case of an agreement described in this subparagraph entered into on or after the date of enactment of the Social Security 2100 Act, there shall be substituted for the dollar amount specified in clause (ii)(II) an amount equal to the dollar amount in effect for the calendar year preceding such calendar year or, if larger, the product (rounded to the nearest dollar) of $4,000 and the ratio of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding such calendar year to the national average wage index (as so defined) for 1989. Not later than November 1 of each calendar year after 2025, the Commissioner of Social Security shall publish in the Federal Register the dollar amount applicable to agreements entered into in the succeeding calendar year.. (b) Conforming amendment Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)), as amended by sections 103(b) and 106(b), is further amended by inserting 206(a)(2)(A), after 203(f)(8)(B)(ii),. (c) Publication of transition amount The Commissioner of Social Security shall publish in the Federal Register the dollar amount applicable to agreements described in section 206(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act entered into during the portion of 2026 occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act not later than 3 months after such date of enactment. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to agreements entered into on or after the date of enactment of this Act.