What does SHORT TITLE. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026.

What does ESTABLISHMENT. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

A commission is established in the legislative branch The commission is named the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security

What does DUTY OF THE COMMISSION. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a duty for the Commission to submit a report to Congress. The report must be submitted within one year of the Commission's initial meeting. The report's focus is on the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program (Title II) and the Medicare program (Title XVIII) of the Social Security Act. The report must include an analysis of the impact of alternative indexes, such as the CPI-E, on beneficiaries and Trust Funds. It also requires an analysis of alternative premium formulas for Medicare, considering financial hardships and socioeconomic status. The report must propose program reforms to increase the sustainability of both programs. Finally, the report must propose reforms to prevent fraud, increase integrity, and reduce improper payments.

What does OPERATION AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

The Commission will have two co-chairs elected by its members. The Commission must meet within 30 days of member appointments and thereafter as determined by the co-chairs. The co-chairs will establish written rules of procedure, including a quorum requirement, with majority approval from the Commission members. The Commission is authorized to hold hearings and receive evidence to carry out the Act. The Commission can obtain information and technical assistance from U.S. government departments and agencies, including the CBO and GAO. The Commission may contract with government and private entities, within appropriated amounts, to fulfill its purpose. The Commission can utilize the United States mails.

What does PERSONNEL. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

The Commission will have a Director appointed by the Commission and paid at the rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive Schedule. The Director has the authority to appoint and set the pay of additional staff. The Commission can hire temporary experts and consultants, with rates not exceeding the maximum rate of basic pay for GS-15. Federal agencies may detail personnel to the Commission without reimbursement upon request. The Administrator of General Services will provide administrative support services to the Commission on a reimbursable basis upon request.

What does TERMINATION. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a termination date for the Commission. The Commission must terminate within 60 days of submitting the report required by section 3.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for carrying out the Act. A total of $2,000,000 is authorized for this purpose.

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Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does MEMBERS. of Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 do?

The Commission will consist of 11 members. Three members are appointed by the President, including the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration or a designee, and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or a designee. Two members are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one each from Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Medicare programs. Two members are appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, also one each from the specified programs. Two members are appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, and two by the minority leader of the Senate, each selecting experts in the specified programs. Appointments must be made within 60 days of the Act's enactment. Members serve for the life of the Commission, and vacancies are filled through the original appointment process. Commission members serve without pay. Federal employees serving on the Commission cannot receive additional pay or benefits. Members are entitled to travel expenses and per diem.

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a bipartisan Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security within the legislative branch to analyze and propose reforms for these programs.
The Commission will submit a report to Congress within one year, focusing on program sustainability, alternative economic indexes, premium formulas, and measures to prevent fraud and improper payments.
The bill authorizes $2 million in appropriations to fund the Commission's operations and activities.

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