H.R. 6237, the Repairing Social Security After Trump and DOGE Act, would require the Social Security Commissioner to help individuals who missed applying for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits between January 2025 and January 2029 due to hardships caused by changes to Social Security operations. The bill defines "undue hardship" broadly to include staffing shortages leading to long wait times, website outages, technical login problems, false death declarations, confusion from misinformation, and other operational disruptions. Beginning within 180 days of January 20, 2029, the Social Security Administration must identify eligible individuals and establish a program for people to report missed applications, with those approved deemed to have applied on the date they experienced the hardship or when they first qualified. The bill also waives certain waiting periods for disability benefits and ensures that any back payments received don't count against eligibility for other federal, state, or local assistance programs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report by July 30, 2029, documenting Social Security changes made during this period and their effects on beneficiaries and customer service.
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