HR 8478
RECON Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:45 AM
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Bill overview
The RECON Act changes how Social Security benefit appeals are handled. It removes the requirement for claimants to automatically undergo a reconsideration review before requesting a hearing. Instead, applicants can now choose to request a hearing directly, and the Social Security Administration will not require a prior reconsideration. This aims to streamline the appeals process and give claimants more control over their case.
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