House bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026

H.R. 9296Introduced Jun 11, 2026Policy area: Social Welfare

Official title: To improve the retirement security of United States families by strengthening Social Security.

Where it went

IntroducedJun 11, 2026
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Latest 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.

Cost and committee reports

Official records Congress.gov attaches to H.R. 9296.

Constitutional authority statementThe sponsor’s statement of where the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass this bill. Statement by Ms. SANCHEZ, as printed in the Congressional Record (Vol. 172, No. 99, June 11, 2026, Page H4113):
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: [The Congress shall have Power . . .] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
Source: Congress.gov, Congressional Record June 11, 2026 ↗
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