H.R. 9187: Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026

The Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 aims to establish a commission focused on the long-term solvency of Social Security programs in the United States. This commission, called the Commission on Long-Term Social Security Solvency, will be created to address the financial sustainability of two specific Trust Funds: the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.

Key Features of the Bill

Establishment of the Commission

The bill establishes a 13-member commission responsible for conducting a thorough review of the Social Security system and proposing recommendations to ensure its solvency for at least the next 75 years. The commission will consist of members appointed from various political leadership positions, including:

• 1 appointed by the President
• 2 appointed by the Speaker of the House
• 2 appointed by the minority leader of the House
• 2 appointed by the majority leader of the Senate
• 2 appointed by the minority leader of the Senate
• 1 appointed by the chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means
• 1 appointed by the ranking member of the House Committee on Ways and Means
• 1 appointed by the chair of the Senate Committee on Finance
• 1 appointed by the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance

Duties of the Commission

Within one year after the commission's inaugural meeting, it must deliver a report to Congress that includes:

• Recommendations for achieving solvency in the specified Trust Funds.
• Proposed legislation necessary to implement these recommendations.

This report must be supported by at least nine of the commission's members to ensure bipartisan agreement on the findings.

Meetings and Operations

The commission will convene within 30 days of all members being appointed and can hold public hearings to gather feedback and input from citizens. It has the authority to request information from federal agencies and engage in contracts necessary for its operations.

Reporting and Congressional Consideration

The bill mandates that the commission's recommendations be considered promptly by Congress. This includes expedited procedures for the introduction of bills based on the commission's recommendations:

• Approval bills must be introduced within three legislative days of the commission's report.
• The House and Senate must act on these bills quickly, with several procedural requirements to ensure swift consideration.

Duration and Funding

The commission is set to operate until it submits its final report, with a provision for termination no later than 60 days post-report. The total funding authorized for the commission's activities is capped at $2,000,000.

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