Congress has reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, which could affect some 71 million Americans. Here’s what to know. Congress has reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, a bill that would increase benefits by 2% for some 71 million Americans—including 54 million retired workers and 9 million of their survivors and dependents.

With the addition of 14 conditions, the agency’s “compassionate allowances” list now includes 314 conditions in total. The move will accelerate the disability application process for individuals that meet the statutory standard for disability benefits.