GUARD Act
Sponsored By: Representative Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced
Summary
Guarantees Social Security administrative funding during any FY2026 funding lapse. The GUARD Act would appropriate from the Treasury whatever sums are necessary to keep the Social Security Administration’s administrative operations running and directs the Commissioner to maintain core functions and communications during any lapse.
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- Retirees and beneficiaries: Keeps SSA administrative services available during a FY2026 funding lapse so people can access help and have inquiries handled.
- SSA employees and operations: Provides funds for administrative expenses during any lapse so staff can continue core functions.
- Members of Congress and constituents: Requires SSA to keep responding to communications from Congressional offices so constituent casework can continue.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Keep Social Security running during 2026 lapses
If enacted, the government would provide whatever funds are needed to keep the Social Security Administration running during any FY2026 funding lapse. The money would come from Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated. The SSA Commissioner would have to keep all normal work going, including answering Congressional offices. This aims to keep services like claims processing and help at field offices available during a shutdown.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
OH • D
Cosponsors
Bresnahan
PA • R
Sponsored 10/31/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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