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HR 7146 115th Congress House

Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2018

Official title: To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to establish a procedure to close or reduce access to field offices, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 23, 2018 Introduced by: Moore, Gwen Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Nov 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 16, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 26, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2018

This bill establishes procedures for closing a Social Security Administration field office, including by requiring (1) public notices and hearings, and (2) notification to the Senators and members of Congress whose constituents are served by the office.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Dec 13, 2018
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Dec 10, 2018
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Dec 10, 2018
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Nov 23, 2018
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Nov 23, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7146: Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7146/
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"H.R. 7146: Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7146/.
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