In CommitteeFiled Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 23, 2026
Summary
The RECON Act changes the Social Security Act so that claimants can request a hearing without first being forced to go through a reconsideration review. It applies to initial decisions on benefits under Title II (retirement, disability, survivors) and Title XVI (Medicare). The change could speed up the appeals process for beneficiaries.
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