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Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act

USA119th CongressHR-6724| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act," amends Title XVI of the Social Security Act to ensure that certain settlement payments do not negatively impact Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility or benefit levels. It specifically modifies the definitions of both income and resources for SSI recipients. Under the new provisions, any amounts received in settlement of claims for personal injury, physical sickness, or damage to property will be disregarded. This includes, but is not limited to, settlements arising from the "In Re: East Palestine Train Derailment" case. The bill ensures that these funds are not counted when determining an individual's eligibility for or the amount of their SSI benefits, with retroactive application for the East Palestine settlement to protect affected beneficiaries.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act

USA119th CongressHR-6724| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
This bill, titled the "Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act," amends Title XVI of the Social Security Act to ensure that certain settlement payments do not negatively impact Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility or benefit levels. It specifically modifies the definitions of both income and resources for SSI recipients. Under the new provisions, any amounts received in settlement of claims for personal injury, physical sickness, or damage to property will be disregarded. This includes, but is not limited to, settlements arising from the "In Re: East Palestine Train Derailment" case. The bill ensures that these funds are not counted when determining an individual's eligibility for or the amount of their SSI benefits, with retroactive application for the East Palestine settlement to protect affected beneficiaries.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted