Betsy Rosecan, NOSSCR Government Relations Director

On March 13, 2025, Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced S. 1023, the Social Security Overpayment Relief Act. The legislation has one cosponsor, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. A companion bill, H.R. 2142, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) on March 14, 2025. The House version of the bill has one cosponsor, Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA), and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, where it awaits further action.

Currently, the lookback period for Social Security overpayments is indefinite. If enacted, this legislation would limit the lookback period to 10 years from the point at which the Social Security Administration (SSA) detects the overpayment error. This measure would not limit the lookback period for individuals who commit fraud. NOSSCR supports this legislation.

The text of this legislation is not yet available online but will be found here when it becomes available.