Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act
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Overview
The Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act temporarily prevents the closure, consolidation, or limitation of access to Social Security Administration (SSA) offices and stations. It requires the SSA Commissioner to submit a report justifying any future changes to office locations, outlining the criteria used for decisions and considering factors like transportation and communication burdens. The bill also mandates public notice, hearings, and an appeals process for individuals affected by closures, and ensures that the number of SSA offices and stations remains at or above the level as of January 20, 2025. The moratorium will end 180 days after the report is submitted.
Key provisions
- Temporarily prohibits closure, consolidation, or access limitations to SSA offices and stations through January 21, 2029.
- Requires the SSA Commissioner to submit a report justifying future office changes, detailing selection criteria and considering transportation burdens.
- Mandates public notice, hearings, and an appeals process for individuals affected by closures.
- Ensures the number of SSA offices and stations does not fall below the level as of January 20, 2025.
- Establishes a 120-day notice period before closures, consolidations, or limitations on access.
- Requires submission of a final report to Congress and Members of Congress before any closure, consolidation, or limitation on access.
- Allows for individual appeals of closure decisions.
- Excludes emergency closures from the moratorium.
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