# 119-s-1505: A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.

119-s-1505, A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2025-12-21).

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- As of: 2025-12-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1505
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Regular paper Social Security statements** would be mailed on a set schedule to people with Social Security numbers, and recipients could opt out. The bill sets age-based frequencies and requires mailings even for people who have a 'my Social Security' online account. - Workers and new hires: People who enter the workforce or start a new job would be mailed a paper Social Security statement when that happens. - People age 25 and older: Beginning with the year someone turns 25, a paper statement would be mailed at least once every 5 years. - People age 55 and older: Beginning with the year someone turns 55, a paper statement would be mailed at least once every 2 years. - People age 60 and older: Beginning with the year someone turns 60, a paper statement would be mailed every year. - Online account holders: Mailings would go to individuals regardless of whether they created a 'my Social Security' online account. - Opt out: Individuals could choose not to receive paper statements. - Social Security Administration funding: The bill would authorize such sums as are necessary for the Social Security Administration's administrative budget starting in fiscal year 2026 to carry out these mailings.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Regular paper Social Security statements: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would require SSA to mail paper Social Security statements to people with Social Security numbers by January 1, 2027. SSA would mail a paper statement when you enter the workforce or start a new job. SSA would send paper statements even if you have a 'my Social Security' online…
- Funding for Social Security statement mailings: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would authorize appropriations to the Commissioner of Social Security for SSA administrative expenses each fiscal year beginning in 2026. The authorization would allow "such sums as are necessary" to carry out the required paper mailings. The bill does not set a dollar amount.…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-1505 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1505)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1261)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1505 (as of 2025-12-21).