What does Preamble of SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to exclude in-kind support and maintenance from income calculations for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The bill's stated purpose is to amend the Social Security Act and address in-kind support and maintenance within the SSI program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026.

What does SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FURNISHED IN KIND NOT INCLUDED AS of SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1612(a)(2) of the Social Security Act to exclude support or maintenance furnished in kind from being considered income. It removes references to 'or kind' within subparagraph (A) of Section 1612(a)(2). Section 1611(c) of the Social Security Act is amended by striking paragraph (6) and redesignating subsequent paragraphs. Amendments are made to subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) of Section 1612(a)(2). Section 1621(c) of the Social Security Act is amended to clarify that cash support from a sponsor, reflecting income or resources considered for the alien's income determination, shall not be considered income of the alien under Section 1612(a)(2)(A).

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes an effective date for the amendments made by this Act. The amendments will take effect one year after the date of the Act's enactment.

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SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Sharice Davids (D-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill excludes in-kind support and maintenance from income calculations for recipients of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
The bill clarifies that cash support from a sponsor, when reflecting income or resources considered for an alien's income determination, will not be considered income under SSI.
Amendments made by this Act will take effect one year after the date of enactment.

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