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Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1688

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1688

Bill HR 1688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill HR 1688 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2023.  Bill HR 1688's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1688

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1688

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- Inflation and prices
- Social security and elderly assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1688

Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023
Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023
To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for social security beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Jaylen Davenport

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11 months ago

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, not more of this garbage. I'm sick and tired of being taken advantage of by politicians who don't have a clue about what's best for the American people. This bill is a joke and I won't stand for it!