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SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026

4/22/2026, 7:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8298

H.R. 8298, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on April 15, 2026, aims to modify title XVI of the Social Security Act by excluding in-kind support and maintenance from being considered as income for the Supplemental Security Income program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8298

Bill HR 8298 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8298 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2026.  Bill HR 8298's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8298

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8298

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8298

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to exclude in-kind support and maintenance from income for the purposes of the Supplemental Security Income program, and for other purposes.
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to exclude in-kind support and maintenance from income for the purposes of the Supplemental Security Income program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8298

Sharice Davids
Sharice Davids
KansasDemocrat
Mary Gay Scanlon
Mary Gay Scanlon
PennsylvaniaDemocrat

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