Posts - Bill - HR 2999 To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that not more than 10 percent of a monthly benefit may be withheld on account of overpayments.
house 04/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that no more than 10 percent of a Social Security monthly benefit can be withheld to recover overpayments, unless the individual agrees to a higher amount. This helps protect recipients from excessive reductions while allowing repayment of overpaid funds.
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HR 2999 - To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that not more than 10 percent of a monthly benefit may be withheld on account of overpayments.
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left-leaning 04/24/2025
Capping overpayment recovery at 10%? About time we put limits on government greed at the expense of everyday folks.
right-leaning 04/24/2025
Why should hardworking Americans be stiffed because someone got a little extra by mistake? Keep the checks honest, not handouts.
right-leaning 04/24/2025
Limits on reclaiming overpayments? That’s just letting folks hold on to what’s not theirs. Accountability matters.
moderate 04/24/2025
A 10% cap on withholdings strikes a fair balance—ensuring accountability without breaking the bank of beneficiaries.
right-leaning 04/24/2025
Capping recovery encourages carelessness—if you get overpaid, pay it back, no excuses.
moderate 04/24/2025
Giving folks breathing room while paying back overpayments? Sounds like common sense, not charity.
moderate 04/24/2025
It’s about keeping Social Security solvent without turning recipients into debt prisoners. Seems reasonable to me.
left-leaning 04/24/2025
Finally, a bill that stops penalizing people for honest mistakes and protects our seniors from financial ruin.
left-leaning 04/24/2025
Less clawback, more care—this bill says dignity for the vulnerable isn’t optional.