H.R. 7573

119 HR 7573 IH: Modernize SSI Stipends Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-02-13
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 7573  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   February 13, 2026   Ms. Dexter  (for herself and  Mr. Carey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Ways and Means    A BILL
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to adjust the minimum monthly personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals and couples under the supplemental security income program, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Modernize SSI Stipends Act  .
2.
Adjustment of the minimum monthly personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals and couples under the SSI program
(a)
Doubling of allowances
(1)
In general
Section 1611(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382(e)(1)(B) ) is amended—
(A)
in each of clauses (i) and (ii)(I) by striking  $360  and inserting  $720 ; and
(B)
in clause (iii), by striking  $720  and inserting  $1,440 .
(2)
Applicability
The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to benefits for months after December 31, 2025.
(b)
Application of cost-of-Living adjustments
(1)
In general
Section 1617(a)(1) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382f(a)(1) ) is amended by striking  and (b)(2)  and inserting  (b)(2), and (e)(1)(B) .
(2)
Conforming amendments
Section 1611(e)(1)(B) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382(e)(1)(B) ) is amended in each of clauses (i) through (iii) by inserting  (or, if greater, the amount determined under section 1617)  after each dollar amount specified in such clauses.
(3)
Applicability
The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to benefit amount increases for months after December 31, 2025.
(c)
Pass-Through to State supplementary payments
(1)
In general
Section 1618(g) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382g(g) ) is amended—
(A)
by striking  1987  each place it appears and inserting  2025 ; and
(B)
in paragraph (4)(B), by striking  increased—  and all that follows and inserting  increased by the amount of all cost-of-living adjustments under section 1617 to benefits determined under section 1611(e)(1)(B) which have occurred after September 2025 and before that particular month. .
(2)
Effective date
The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2026.