To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arran...
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HR 4176 — 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.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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Summary
Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to provide that the value of certain prepaid 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. Includes among such arrangements a life insurance policy irrevocably assigning benefits covering funeral goods and services to: (1) a funeral provider, or (2) an irrevocable trust fully funding such goods and services and naming the funeral provider as the trust beneficiary.
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Read HR 4176 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsors
- Steve Southerland · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Steve Southerland Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4176 do?
- Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to provide that the value of certain prepaid 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. Includes among such arrangements a life insurance policy irrevocably assigning benefits covering funeral goods and services to: (1) a funeral provider, or (2) an irrevocable trust fully funding such goods and services and naming the funeral provider as the trust beneficiary.
- Who sponsors HR 4176?
- HR 4176 is sponsored by Steve Southerland (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 4176?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 4176?
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