House bill proposes to restore full Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for SSI recipients
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A bill titled the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 was introduced in the House of Representatives. It has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for review.
Why it matters: This is a legislative proposal, not a final rule or enacted law. Its practical significance depends entirely on whether it passes the committee, the full House, the Senate, and is signed by the President. If enacted, it would likely increase monthly benefit amounts for SSI recipients by adjusting the cost-of-living calculation method.
Who it affects
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients
The source is Congress.gov, the official record of legislative activity. You should check the full text of the bill on Congress.gov to understand the specific mechanisms it proposes, as the summary here is based only on the title and referral information.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document