I would think that the SSA might be able to influence a "Fast Track" legal opinion on the WINGS and Sport Pilot questions. Considering that the SSA has been in contact with the FAA, and the FAA seems to realize that, although the interpretation is correct, it is not the intended consequence and peanalizes transition pilots.

Asking for clarification is what caused the problem in the first place. At the moment it is what examiners will accept as the FAA isn't(yet) tracking flight reviews.
There is a third option, which is surrender current certificate. Seems extreme but if the transition pilot is rated only in helicopters or only in heavy multis and isn't going back it might make sense.