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Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026

To amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit Social Security and Medicare benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes.

Introduced Mar 26, 2026

Latest action (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.

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Energy and Commerce Committee Ways and Means Committee
Policy area
Immigration
Issues
HealthcareImmigration

Summary

The bill limits Social Security benefits to U.S. citizens and nationals and to aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, with the restriction applying to benefits for months after enactment. It modifies Medicare eligibility rules by amending provisions related to who may be covered. The bill also expands the application of FICA payroll taxes by removing certain existing exemptions from tax on remuneration. Individuals already enrolled in Medicare before enactment are grandfathered in and retain their coverage. These changes would take effect at different times depending on the provision, with Social Security changes applying to future monthly benefits and FICA tax changes applying to remuneration paid after December 31 of the year of enactment.

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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. 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. · house
  2. Mar 26, 2026 Introduced in House

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  • S 3462 — Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025 · Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · Cong. 119 73%
  • HR 9415 — Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2026 · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Cong. 119 72%
  • HR 3954 — Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025 · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Cong. 119 72%
  • HR 936 — Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2025 · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Cong. 119 71%
  • HR 9519 — Social Security 2100 Act · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · Cong. 119 71%
  • HR 7803 — Save Medicare Act · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 71%

Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 26, 2026

Ms. Mace (for herself and Mr. Burchett) introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit Social Security and Medicare benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Preserving Social Security and Medicare for Citizens Act of 2026”.

SEC. 2. LIMITING MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

(a) In General.—Section 1899C of the Social Security Act is amended—

(1) in subsection (a)—

(A) in paragraph (1), by adding “or” at the end;

(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and

(C) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); and

(2) in subsection (b), by striking “in any of paragraphs

(1) through (4)” and inserting “in paragraph (1) or (2)”.

(b) Special Application Rule for Certain Individuals.—In the case of an individual who is entitled to benefits under part A or enrolled under part B of title XVIII the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) as of the date of the enactment of this section but who was not so entitled or enrolled as of the date of the enactment of Public Law 119-21, such individual shall be deemed to have been so entitled or enrolled as of the date of the enactment of such Public Law for purposes of section 1899C(b) of such Act.

SEC. 3. LIMITING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

(a) In General.—Section 202(y) of the Social Security Act is amended to read as follows:

“(y) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no monthly benefit under this title shall be payable to an individual who is not—

“(1) a citizen or national of the United States; or

“(2) an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.”.

(b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to monthly benefits for months beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 4. EXPANDING FICA TAX TO INCLUDE REMUNERATION PAID TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

(a) In General.—Section 3121(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraphs (1), (18), and (19).

(b) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply with remuneration paid in taxable years beginning after December 31 of the calendar year in which this Act is enacted. <all>

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