The government could not collect Social Security or SSI overpayments from 10 or more years ago. The 10-year clock would be based on when the agency finds the mistake. Older debts could no longer be taken from checks or collected another way.
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Social Security Overpayment Relief Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 1023: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who receive Social Security or SSI and later learn they were overpaid. It could matter most for people on fixed or low incomes, because old debts can lead to smaller monthly checks. It also affects the Social Security Administration, which would have to apply the 10-year limit when collecting overpayments.
Why this matters: Old overpayment bills can cut into monthly benefits that people use for rent, food, medicine, and other basic needs. This bill would give people a clear end point for those debts after 10 years. It could also push the Social Security Administration to find payment mistakes sooner. The budget impact is unclear because the source does not say how many overpayments are more than 10 years old or how much money is involved.
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Officially: Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
The government could not collect Social Security or SSI overpayments from 10 or more years ago. The 10-year clock would be based on when the agency finds the mistake. Older debts could no longer be taken from checks or collected another way.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1023. Modern Action explains Social Security Overpayment Relief Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (3/13/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Social Security Overpayment Relief Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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