S 620 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that shelter support furnished in kind shall not be included as income, but shall result in certain reductions in benefits when the value of such support exceeds the amount of shelter costs paid by the individuals.

Introduced 1979-03-12· Sponsored by Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Increases the benefits presently available under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act for eligible individuals who are receiving shelter support furnished in kind by reducing the one-third reduction in benefits payable to individuals receiving such support, by an amount equal to the amount expended by such individual for shelter.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat