HR 8598
Emergency Social Security COLA for 2021 Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Emergency Social Security COLA for 2021 Act, proposes a 3% increase to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for the year 2021. It also ensures that this increase isn't used to determine eligibility for other federal programs like Medicaid or SNAP. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision to protect the Social Security Trust Funds from any financial impact resulting from the increased benefit payments.
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Primary sponsor
Peter A. DeFazio
Cosponsors
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Alan S. Lowenthal
Albio Sires
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