Bill · H.R. 7573· House(119-HR-7573)
Modernize SSI Stipends Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2026
- Last activity
- 2/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Maxine Dexter
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Modernize SSI Stipends Act. It changes the rules under the Social Security Act regarding minimum monthly personal needs allowances. Specifically, the bill targets institutionalized individuals and couples who are part of the supplemental security income program. It doubles certain allowance amounts and applies cost-of-living adjustments to them. The changes take effect for benefits and months after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this strengthen Social Security?+7
The bill directly amends the Social Security Act to double minimum monthly personal needs allowances for SSI recipients and applies cost-of-living adjustments.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill directly benefits low-income individuals participating in the Supplemental Security Income program by doubling their minimum personal needs allowances.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Institutionalized individuals receiving SSI frequently include adults with significant physical or mental disabilities who will see a direct increase in their personal funds.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) doubles the minimum monthly personal needs allowances for certain institutionalized individuals and couples. Under this provision, specific dollar amounts are increased from $360 to $720, and another is increased from $720 to $1,440. This is positive because it provides more financial support for personal needs to people living in institutions.
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Section 2(b) applies cost-of-living adjustments to these minimum monthly personal needs allowances. This ensures that the allowances can increase over time based on future cost-of-living adjustments under section 1617, helping people keep up with changing economic conditions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit information about negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Seniors+5Good For Retirees+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Disability Rights+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 2/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio