HR 4227 · 109th Congress · Social Welfare

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources under the supplemental security income program.

Introduced 2005-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2005-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to provide that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements involving an irrevocable trust whose named beneficiary is the funeral provider are not to be considered, under the SSI program, as resources available to the individual.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans