H.R. 8190 requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to restore staffing levels to at least what they were on January 19, 2025, and mandates that this be completed within six months of the bill's enactment. The legislation prioritizes customer-facing positions by requiring that 75 percent of new hires work directly with beneficiaries—either in field offices, telephone call centers, payment processing centers, or disability claims offices. The remaining 25 percent of new hires must support these frontline workers in managerial and administrative roles. This bill primarily affects Social Security beneficiaries, who would benefit from improved service availability and response times, as well as job seekers hired to fill these positions. The legislation does not specify a funding amount but directs the SSA Commissioner to take necessary actions to meet the staffing target within the six-month timeline.
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