Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026 aims to ensure that the Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains sufficient field offices and personnel to provide accessible services to the public. It establishes a more rigorous process for closing or reducing access to field offices, requiring extensive public notification, hearings, and comment periods. The bill also mandates reporting on field office closures and the role of the General Services Administration (GSA) in those decisions.
Key provisions
- Requires the SSA Commissioner to operate a sufficient number of field offices and personnel.
- Establishes a strict procedure for closing or reducing access to field offices, including public notification, hearings, and comment periods.
- Mandates congressional notification before closing a field office.
- Requires the SSA to consider local government input when deciding to close a field office.
- Requires the SSA to report on field office closures, including the reasons for closures and impacts on nearby offices.
- Addresses the role of the GSA in identifying alternative locations for field offices.
- Requires the SSA to ensure adequate resources are provided to field offices.
- Updates the Social Security Advisory Board’s recommendations to consider the impact on vulnerable populations.
Who is affected
- Social Security Recipients
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