RECON Act
Rep. Foushee Introduces RECON Act to Speed Up Social Security Appeals
The RECON Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by the committee.
Legislative Progress
While this bill helps people get hearings faster, it could create a massive backlog for judges, which often makes lawmakers hesitant to support such changes.
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Impact Analysis
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People denied Social Security benefits (retirement, survivors, or disability under Title II) could skip the reconsideration step and go directly to a hearing before an administrative law judge. This would shorten the appeals process by several months for the millions of people who are denied each year, getting them closer to a final decision on their benefits faster.
“The Commissioner shall provide opportunity for a hearing in accordance with this subsection with respect to any initial decision or determination under this title upon the request of such applicant or such other individual. The Commissioner may not require reconsideration of the initial decision or determination prior to the hearing.”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
RECON Act
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