Increase Social Security benefits and ensure the long term financial stability of the program.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026?
The Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026, known as H.R. 9296, has been in the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Education and Workforce since June 10, 2026. These committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies at this stage. There has been no progress on this proposal since June 10, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 9296 (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. 3261 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3261 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Linda Sánchez (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.