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S3924Referred to Committee

We Can't Wait Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-25
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins
Republican · ME · Senator
Votes with party: 62.9% (859 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$22,500k
  • Conservative Groups$7,995k
  • Climate & Environment$5,002k

Full profile: /officials/C001035

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)Original· 2026-02-25

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-02-25

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

Based on the title and social welfare focus, this bill likely aims to speed up the delivery of government assistance programs by reducing bureaucratic delays and streamlining how benefits reach eligible recipients. The changes would probably affect low-income individuals, families, and seniors who rely on programs like food assistance, housing support, or other welfare services. The bill's intent appears to be getting help to people faster rather than making them wait through lengthy application and approval processes.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Social Welfare
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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