Faster Labor Contracts Act

House Bill

H.R. 5408

119th Congress

Faster Labor Contracts Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald W. Norcross

Representative

Democratic

NJ-1

Cosponsors

35

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Social Welfare

Summary

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would increase the resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This means that people with more savings and other resources could still qualify for SSI benefits, which provide monthly cash payments to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

SponsorDonald W. Norcross (D-NJ)

Introduced9/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Faster Labor Contracts Act

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would increase the resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This means that people with more savings and other resources could still qualify for SSI benefits, which provide

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The Faster Labor Contracts Act would increase the resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This means that people with more savings and other resources could still qualify for SSI benefits, which provide monthly cash payments to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income.

Bill Number: 5408
Sponsor: Donald W. Norcross (D-NJ)
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Social Welfare

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Fact Sheet

Title: Faster Labor Contracts Act
Bill Number: 5408
Sponsor: Donald W. Norcross (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Summary: The Faster Labor Contracts Act would increase the resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This means that people with more savings and other resources could still qualify for SSI benefits, which provide monthly cash payments to elderly, blind

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would increase the resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This means that people with more savings and other resources could still qualify for SSI benefits, which provide monthly cash payments to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act This bill increases resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources. Specifically, the bill increases the resource limits from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples. The bill annually adjusts the limits for inflation.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases the SSI resource limit from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples.
Requires the resource limits to be adjusted annually for inflation.
SSI provides monthly cash payments to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, more elderly, blind, and disabled Americans would be able to qualify for SSI benefits, which help cover basic living expenses. This could provide financial stability and improve quality of life for those with modest savings or other resources.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Social Welfare

Related Subjects

Disability and paralysis

Disability assistance

Inflation and prices

Poverty and welfare assistance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5408, 119th Congress (2025). "Faster Labor Contracts Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5408

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