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SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8298| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This proposed legislation aims to significantly reform the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program by excluding in-kind support and maintenance from income calculations. Currently, non-cash assistance like free rent or food can reduce a recipient's cash benefits, creating administrative burdens and potentially lowering aid. The bill amends Section 1612(a)(2) of the Social Security Act to explicitly disregard such support as income, simplifying eligibility determinations. Additionally, it includes conforming amendments to other sections of the Act to ensure consistency and clarifies how cash support from sponsors is treated for certain aliens. These changes are intended to streamline the SSI program, potentially increasing benefits for eligible individuals, and will take effect one year after enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Related Bills

  • S 119-4001: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026
  • HR 119-7828: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026

SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8298| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This proposed legislation aims to significantly reform the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program by excluding in-kind support and maintenance from income calculations. Currently, non-cash assistance like free rent or food can reduce a recipient's cash benefits, creating administrative burdens and potentially lowering aid. The bill amends Section 1612(a)(2) of the Social Security Act to explicitly disregard such support as income, simplifying eligibility determinations. Additionally, it includes conforming amendments to other sections of the Act to ensure consistency and clarifies how cash support from sponsors is treated for certain aliens. These changes are intended to streamline the SSI program, potentially increasing benefits for eligible individuals, and will take effect one year after enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-4001: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026
  • HR 119-7828: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted