A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program, and for other purposes.
A bill 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 S. 4001 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill proposes changes to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, and disabled Americans with limited income and resources. The bill aims to update SSI eligibility rules, though specific details about those changes are not available in the basic information provided. The phrase "and for other purposes" suggests it may include additional provisions beyond SSI eligibility. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact current and potential SSI recipients—roughly 7 million Americans including seniors, people with disabilities, and blind individuals who have minimal income and savings.
Changes to eligibility could expand or restrict who qualifies for these federal benefits. **Current Status** S. 4001 was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Without the detailed legislative text, specific provisions cannot be confirmed at this time.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.