Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Jan 22, 2026
What it does
The Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026 would amend the Social Security Act to require the Social Security Administration to maintain a sufficient number of field offices and personnel to ensure accessible, convenient services and minimize wait times, while prohibiting reductions in personnel below January 1, 2025 levels. It establishes a detailed procedure for any closure or reduction in access to field offices, including mandatory public notifications 180 days in advance, opportunities for public comment and hearings, local government involvement, Inspector General approval, and a moratorium on actions until implementation is verified. The bill also requires the…
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Who is involved
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