Create a bipartisan commission to recommend ways to keep Medicare and Social Security solvent for future generations.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026?
The bill H.R. 9089 has been sitting in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees since June 1, 2026. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 9089 (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. 1618 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1618 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.