Bills · HR 6193
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6193Social Welfare
Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION DEC 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the financial strain that inflation places on individuals with fixed incomes. When prices for everyday necessities like food, housing, and healthcare rise, the purchasing power of benefits like Social Security and veterans' pensions decreases, making it harder for recipients to make ends meet. This bill aims to provide immediate and tangible relief, helping these vulnerable populations cope with higher costs.
If this bill becomes law, eligible Americans will receive extra money to help cover their expenses, potentially preventing them from falling further behind financially due to inflation. If it doesn't pass, these individuals will continue to rely solely on their current benefit amounts, which may not be keeping pace with the rising cost of living, potentially leading to increased financial hardship.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides an additional $200 monthly payment to eligible recipients of certain federal benefits.
This offers direct financial relief to individuals struggling with the rising cost of living.
PROVISION 02
Eligibility includes recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement benefits, certain veterans' disability/pension benefits, and Civil Service Retirement annuities.
This specifies the broad range of federal beneficiaries targeted for economic relief.
PROVISION 03
Payments would be made for a six-month period, from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
This sets a clear timeframe for the duration of the emergency financial assistance.
PROVISION 04
The additional payments are disregarded for federal income tax purposes and do not affect eligibility for other federal or federally-assisted benefit programs.
This ensures the payments serve as pure additional income without creating new tax burdens or reducing other essential benefits.
PROVISION 05
Limits payments to one per person per month, requires residency in the U.S. or its territories, and excludes individuals whose benefits were previously reduced or not payable for certain reasons, or who are deceased before payment certification.
These rules prevent duplicate payments, ensure payments go to living residents, and align with existing benefit program integrity measures.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSDEC 9
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
NOV 21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
NOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6193
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionDec 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6193Social Welfare
Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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