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DemocratBill · S. 2616· Senate(119-S-2616)

A bill to amend the Act of October 19, 1973, to increase the maximum dollar amount of per capita shares for purposes of eligibility for financial assistance or other benefits under Federal or federally assisted programs, and for other purposes.

Rep. Smith
Age: 68 years
Minnesota
Introduced
7/31/2025
Last activity
7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Tina Smith
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to amend the Act of October 19, 1973. The primary goal is to increase the maximum dollar amount of per capita shares used to determine eligibility for financial assistance or other benefits under Federal or federally assisted programs. Specifically, it seeks to change the amount from $2,000 to $5,000. The bill also includes certain technical corrections to existing law.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The higher eligibility threshold allows more low-income households to access federal financial assistance or benefits.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5

    The amendment to the Act of October 19, 1973, which pertains to Indian trust funds, expands eligibility for financial assistance to more individuals.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5

    By increasing the per capita share threshold from $2,000 to $5,000, more individuals may qualify for federal financial assistance or benefits.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.