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HR 5893In committeeSocial Welfarehouse
GUARD Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 by Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
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Latest action · Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What it does
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for administrative expenses during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect.
During a lapse in appropriations for FY2026, the bill also requires SSA to carry out functions that it would carry out in the absence of such a lapse, including responding to communications from congressional offices.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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