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119th Congress · H.R. 10243 · Introduced

Protecting Elders From Government Error Act

Latest action Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana:H.R. 10243.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Goverment of the United States, or in anyDepartment or Officer thereof.[Page H5509]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · [R-LA-3] · H001077
    Rep-LA-3 current · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Clay Higgins
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Committee memberships (7)

  • Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs (house) · house · rank 3
  • Federal Law Enforcement (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1
  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 23 · site
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 9 · site
  • House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021 (house) · house · rank 3
  • Readiness (house) · house · rank 7
  • Seapower and Projection Forces (house) · house · rank 10

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District offices (2)

  • 600 Jefferson Street, Suite 808, Chase Building, Lafayette, LA, 70501 · 337-703-6105 · 30.22335,-92.01907
  • 1625 Ryan Street, Suite C, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 · 337-656-2833 · 30.2182324,-93.2188889

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (1)

  • Ways and Means Committee [House Standing]
    2026-09-03T13:00:50ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

  • 2026-09-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2026-09-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-09-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-04T08:08:20Z
    Protecting Elders From Government Error Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-09-04T08:08:19Z
    Protecting Elders From Government Error Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-04T08:06:39Z
    To amend title II of the Social Security Act to place limitations on recovery of overpayments.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Social Welfare

Summaries

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Related bills

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Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

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