Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill, titled the "Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act," aims to provide economic recovery payments to specific groups of beneficiaries. From January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 , eligible individuals would receive an additional $200 monthly benefit payment . These payments are designated for recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits. Eligibility is limited to individuals residing in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Individuals are limited to one $200 payment per month, even if they qualify for multiple benefit types. A crucial aspect of these payments is that they will not be considered income for federal tax purposes and will be disregarded when determining eligibility or benefit amounts for any federal or federally-assisted programs. This ensures the payments do not negatively impact other benefits. The bill also protects these payments from assignment and offset, treating them similarly to existing program benefits. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits the President's name or signature from appearing on these economic recovery payments. Various federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Office of Personnel Management, are allocated funds for administrative costs to implement this program.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill, titled the "Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act," aims to provide economic recovery payments to specific groups of beneficiaries. From January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 , eligible individuals would receive an additional $200 monthly benefit payment . These payments are designated for recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits. Eligibility is limited to individuals residing in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Individuals are limited to one $200 payment per month, even if they qualify for multiple benefit types. A crucial aspect of these payments is that they will not be considered income for federal tax purposes and will be disregarded when determining eligibility or benefit amounts for any federal or federally-assisted programs. This ensures the payments do not negatively impact other benefits. The bill also protects these payments from assignment and offset, treating them similarly to existing program benefits. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits the President's name or signature from appearing on these economic recovery payments. Various federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Office of Personnel Management, are allocated funds for administrative costs to implement this program.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.