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Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8112| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Burchett (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly alter eligibility requirements for federal benefit programs and expand the FICA tax base. It specifically amends the Social Security Act to ensure that monthly Social Security benefits are only payable to U.S. citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Furthermore, the legislation modifies existing provisions to limit Medicare eligibility to certain individuals, aligning with the intent to restrict benefits to specific populations. To support these programs, the bill also expands the types of remuneration subject to FICA taxes by removing several exemptions from the Internal Revenue Code. These changes are intended to take effect for Social Security benefits in months after enactment and for FICA taxes in taxable years beginning after the year of enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8112| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill aims to significantly alter eligibility requirements for federal benefit programs and expand the FICA tax base. It specifically amends the Social Security Act to ensure that monthly Social Security benefits are only payable to U.S. citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Furthermore, the legislation modifies existing provisions to limit Medicare eligibility to certain individuals, aligning with the intent to restrict benefits to specific populations. To support these programs, the bill also expands the types of remuneration subject to FICA taxes by removing several exemptions from the Internal Revenue Code. These changes are intended to take effect for Social Security benefits in months after enactment and for FICA taxes in taxable years beginning after the year of enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Burchett (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted