Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security. The commission is tasked with submitting a report to Congress within one year of its initial meeting regarding the Social Security and Medicare programs. This report must cover the impact of alternative indexes, premium formulas, program reforms for sustainability, and measures to prevent fraud. The commission consists of 11 members appointed by various government officials, including the President, the Speaker of the House, and leaders of the Senate. The commission has the authority to hold hearings, obtain official data, and contract with agencies or persons. The commission will terminate within 60 days after submitting its required report.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill establishes a commission to study program reforms intended to increase the sustainability of Social Security and Medicare.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen Social Security?
The bill mandates a study on reforms to increase the sustainability of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill studies premium formulas that may consider financial hardships and socioeconomic status for Medicare beneficiaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Medicare Premium Considerations: The bill directs the commission to look at premium formulas that could consider financial hardships and socioeconomic status, which may benefit specific groups of people (Section 3, Subsection 2).
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Program Integrity: The commission is tasked with finding reforms to prevent fraud, increase integrity, and reduce improper payments within the Social Security and Medicare programs (Section 3, Subsection 4).
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Program Sustainability: The bill mandates the study of program reforms intended to increase the sustainability of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program and the Medicare program (Section 3, Subsection 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact of Alternative Indexes: The commission is required to study the impact of using alternative indexes on beneficiaries, such as the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (Section 3, Subsection 1).
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Impact of Alternative Premium Formulas: The commission must study the impact of using alternative premium formulas for the Medicare program on beneficiaries (Section 3, Subsection 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill instructs the commission to study premium formulas that take into account financial hardships and socioeconomic status. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill focuses on the long-term sustainability and integrity of Social Security and Medicare programs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill studies premium formulas that may consider financial hardships and socioeconomic status for Medicare beneficiaries.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill establishes a commission to study program reforms intended to increase the sustainability of Social Security and Medicare.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill mandates a study on reforms to increase the sustainability of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The commission is tasked with studying program reforms to prevent fraud and increase integrity in Social Security and Medicare.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill directs the commission to study reforms to increase the sustainability of the Medicare program.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.