The Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act protects the Social Security Administration from political interference and ensures adequate funding and staffing for the program. The bill shields the SSA from oversight by the Department of Government Efficiency, prohibits political appointees from accessing beneficiary data, and requires Congress to approve any conversion of career civil service positions to temporary political roles. Additionally, the legislation guarantees minimum staffing levels at field and hearing offices, establishes three new SSA leadership positions focused on civil rights and modernization, and dedicates funding to reduce disability claims backlogs and expand online services. The bill provides $2 billion from 2026 to 2035 for customer service improvements and $40 million annually through 2030 for legal assistance to disabled beneficiaries and applicants, while removing SSA administrative costs from federal budget caps so the program is no longer constrained by typical congressional spending limitations.
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