Create a bipartisan commission to study and recommend ways to ensure the long term financial stability of the Social Security program.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026?
The Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026, known as H.R. 9187, has been sitting in the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Rules since June 7, 2026. These committees must take action to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. This pattern of inaction is the standard way that most bills end their life in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 (H.R. 9187 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 281 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 281 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Tom Cole (R-OK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.