H.R. 935 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources under the supplemental security income program.
H.R. 935 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 3, 2011, sponsored by Steve Southerland II with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to provide that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements involving an irrevocable trust whose named beneficiary is the funeral provider are not to be considered, under the SSI program, as resources available to the individual.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Southerland II (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. (Mar 14, 2011)
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