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Protecting SSI Benefits for Disaster and Injury Settlement Recipients

This law ensures that money received from settlements for personal injuries, sickness, or property damage will not reduce Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or affect eligibility. It aims to protect the financial stability of SSI recipients, especially those impacted by disasters, such as the East Palestine train derailment.
Key points
Settlement money for personal injury, physical sickness, or property damage will not be counted as income for SSI benefit calculations.
These funds will also not be counted as resources, meaning they won't affect asset limits for SSI eligibility.
The changes specifically apply to those affected by the East Palestine train derailment settlement, with retroactive effect.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6724
Sponsor: Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
Process start date: 2025-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6724.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Settlement money for personal injury, physical sickness, or property damage will not be counted as income for SSI benefit calculations.
  • These funds will also not be counted as resources, meaning they won't affect asset limits for SSI eligibility.
  • The changes specifically apply to those affected by the East Palestine train derailment settlement, with retroactive effect.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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