SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026
The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 proposes to change how income is calculated for recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The bill amends the Social Security Act to exclude "support or maintenance furnished in kind," such as free rent or food, from being counted as income for SSI purposes. This means that individuals receiving SSI would no longer have their benefits reduced because they receive non-cash assistance from others. The legislation directly affects low-income individuals who depend on SSI and receive such in-kind support, ensuring their benefit amounts are not decreased as a result.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Apr 15, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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