Modernize SSI Stipends Act

House Bill

H.R. 7573

119th Congress

Modernize SSI Stipends Act

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Introduced:Feb 13, 2026

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Summary

This bill would update the payment amounts for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI provides monthly cash assistance to people with disabilities, blind individuals, and seniors age 65 and older who have very low income and few resources.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced2/13/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Modernize SSI Stipends Act

This bill would update the payment amounts for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI provides monthly cash assistance to people with disabilities, blind individuals, and seniors age 65 and older who have very low income and few resources.

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This bill would update the payment amounts for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI provides monthly cash assistance to people with disabilities, blind individuals, and seniors age 65 and older who have very low income and few resources.

Bill Number: 7573
Introduced: 2/13/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Modernize SSI Stipends Act
Bill Number: 7573
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 2/13/2026
Summary: This bill would update the payment amounts for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI provides monthly cash assistance to people with disabilities, blind individuals, and seniors age 65 and older who have very low income and few resources.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would update the payment amounts for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI provides monthly cash assistance to people with disabilities, blind individuals, and seniors age 65 and older who have very low income and few resources.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill aims to modernize the stipend amounts paid through the Supplemental Security Income program.
SSI currently provides monthly payments to elderly, blind, and disabled individuals who meet strict income and asset limits.
The bill's title suggests it would increase or adjust SSI payment levels, though specific amounts are not available without the full text.
Any changes to SSI payment amounts would be handled through the House Committee on Ways and Means, which oversees Social Security programs.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect approximately 7 million Americans who receive SSI benefits, including elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and blind persons living on very limited incomes. If the bill increases payment amounts, recipients would see higher monthly checks to help cover basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7573, 119th Congress (2026). "Modernize SSI Stipends Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7573

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