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SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026

What this bill does

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This bill would change the rules for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides monthly payments to people with limited income who are aged, blind, or disabled. Specifically, it would stop counting in-kind support and maintenance — such as free food or housing that someone receives from others — as income when deciding if a person qualifies for SSI or how much they get. No official summary is available for this bill.

Introduced

April 15, 2026

Policy Area

Social Welfare

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