This bill restricts the Social Security Administration's ability to close or significantly reduce services at field offices without following strict procedures and advance notice. The legislation requires the Social Security Administration to maintain staffing levels at field offices at least at January 2025 levels and to provide comprehensive, accessible services that meet current and projected workloads. Before closing, consolidating, or substantially reducing access at any field office, the agency must notify Congress, local governments, and the public at least 180 days in advance; hold at least two public hearings to discuss the reasons for the action and consider alternatives; accept and respond to written public comments; and obtain approval from the Social Security Administration's Inspector General. The bill includes a 30-day moratorium on field office closures until the Inspector General certifies the new procedures are fully implemented, and it requires the Social Security Administration to submit a report to Congress within 180 days detailing all field office closures from the previous five years and plans to ensure adequate staffing and services over the next decade. The bill does not include specific funding amounts, as it primarily establishes procedural requirements and minimum staffing standards.
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