Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Bill 118 hr 1688, also known as the Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost of living increase for individuals who receive Social Security benefits.

If passed, this bill would ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive an increase in their benefits to account for the rising cost of living. This increase would help to ensure that these individuals are able to maintain their standard of living and keep up with inflation.

The bill outlines the specific calculations and methods that would be used to determine the amount of the cost of living increase. It also includes provisions for how this increase would be funded and implemented. Overall, the Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023 aims to provide much-needed financial support to individuals who rely on Social Security benefits to meet their basic needs. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address the economic challenges faced by many Americans, particularly those who are retired or disabled.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1688

Introduced on
2023-03-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Bill 118 hr 1688, also known as the Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost of living increase for individuals who receive Social Security benefits.

If passed, this bill would ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive an increase in their benefits to account for the rising cost of living. This increase would help to ensure that these individuals are able to maintain their standard of living and keep up with inflation.

The bill outlines the specific calculations and methods that would be used to determine the amount of the cost of living increase. It also includes provisions for how this increase would be funded and implemented. Overall, the Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023 aims to provide much-needed financial support to individuals who rely on Social Security benefits to meet their basic needs. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address the economic challenges faced by many Americans, particularly those who are retired or disabled.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for social security beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Social Welfare

Potential Impact
Government information and archives
Inflation and prices
Social security and elderly assistance

Comments

APPROVED
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Jaylen Davenport
@cherry_boule_chenpi79772
This bill is a total disaster! It's just another example of the government wasting our hard-earned money on things that don't benefit us at all. I can't believe they expect us to support this nonsense. It's time for some real change in Washington, no...

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.