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title: H.R. 8298 - The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act (Passed)
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# [H.R. 8298 - The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act (Passed)](https://uscucedd.org/policy-bill-updates/h.r.-8298-the-ssi-savings-and-efficiency-act-passed)

 Written by [Admin](https://uscucedd.org/policy-bill-updates/author/admin) | May 12, 2026 6:13:38 PM

[**H.R. 8298 - The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act (Introduced by Representative Sharice Davids in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2026)**](https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-scanlon-introduce-bill-stop-social-security-cuts-seniors-people?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Disability%20Policy%20News%20%7C%20April%2017%2C%202026%20%7C%20Vol%20%20MMXXVI%20%7C%20Issue%20157&utm_campaign=DPN%204%2017%2026)

This bill was introduced by Representative Sharice Davids in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2026. This bill would exclude in-kind support and maintenance (such as food or housing) from income for the purposes of the Supplemental Security Income program.

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