Protect federal benefit programs from being accessed by individuals who are not authorized to receive them.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026?
The Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7213, has been in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since January 21, 2026. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not hold a vote on them. No action has occurred on this proposal since January 21, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026 (H.R. 7213 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 7772 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7772 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Glenn Grothman (R-WI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.