To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program, and for other purposes.
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 7828 **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 7828 proposes changes to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, it's described as updating eligibility requirements for the program. This could involve adjusting income limits, resource thresholds, or other qualifying criteria that determine who can receive benefits. **Who It Affects:** The changes would primarily impact current and potential SSI recipients—seniors over 65, people with disabilities, and blind individuals who rely on this federal safety-net program.
Depending on the specific provisions, the bill could expand eligibility to help more people qualify for benefits, or it could modify how benefits are calculated or distributed. **Current Status:** HR 7828 was introduced by Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Without additional legislative action, the bill remains in the early stages of the congressional process.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.