What does Preamble of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Commission on Long-Term Social Security Solvency, and for other purposes.' The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026.

What does ESTABLISHMENT. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

A commission is established in the legislative branch The commission is named the Commission on Long-Term Social Security Solvency

What does DUTY OF THE COMMISSION. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines the duty of the Commission. The Commission must transmit a special message to Congress within one year of its initial meeting. The message must include recommendations and proposed legislation to ensure solvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund. The solvency period covered by the recommendations must be at least 75 years, starting one year after the Commission's initial meeting. Approval of the message requires the support of at least nine members of the Commission.

What does MEMBERS. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

The Commission consists of 13 members with specific appointment roles Members are appointed by various leaders and committee chairs At least one member from each party must be an expert, not a government official Appointments must be made within 30 days of enactment Members serve without pay but receive travel expenses

What does OPERATION AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

The Commission will have a chair appointed by the President and a co-chair designated by the Speaker of the House. The Commission must meet within 30 days of member appointments and thereafter as determined by the chair or co-chair. The chair and co-chair will establish written rules of procedure, including a quorum requirement, with majority approval. The Commission must hold at least one public hearing allowing for public comment and participation. The Commission can obtain information and technical assistance from federal departments and agencies. The Commission has the authority to contract with government and private entities. The Commission may use the United States mails.

What does PERSONNEL. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

The Commission will have a Director appointed by the Commission and compensated at a rate equivalent to the Executive Schedule. The Director can hire and set the pay for additional staff. The Commission can hire temporary experts and consultants, with pay limits equivalent to the Executive Schedule. Federal agencies can detail personnel to the Commission without reimbursement upon request. The Administrator of General Services can provide administrative support services to the Commission on a reimbursable basis. The Commission can accept gifts, bequests, and devises of services or property to aid its work. Money and proceeds from sales of property received as gifts, bequests, or devises must be deposited in the Treasury and are available for Commission disbursement.

What does TERMINATION. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

The Commission shall terminate after submitting a report Termination occurs not later than 60 days after report submission

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for the Act. The maximum amount authorized for appropriation is $2,000,000.

What does EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. of Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes an expedited process for considering approval bills related to recommendations from a Commission on Long-Term Social Security Solvency. The majority leader of each House, or a designee, must introduce an approval bill within three days of receiving a special message from the Commission. Committees in both the House and Senate must report approval bills without amendment within three legislative/session days, or the bill is automatically discharged. Debate time on the approval bill in the House is limited to four hours, equally divided, and in the Senate to 30 hours. No amendments or motions to strike provisions are allowed to the approval bill during consideration. If one House receives an approval bill from the other, the receiving House's bill is supplanted upon passage. If Congress adjourns with an approval bill pending, the Commission must transmit an additional special message at the start of the next Congress, allowing for introduction of a new approval bill within five days.

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Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Tom Cole (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

The Commission on Long-Term Social Security Solvency is established to ensure the solvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for at least 75 years.
The Commission is authorized to obtain information and technical assistance from federal departments and agencies, contract with government and private entities, and hold public hearings to gather input from the public.
The bill authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 for the Commission and establishes an expedited process for considering approval bills related to the Commission's recommendations.

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