In CommitteeFiled Jul 30, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 30, 2026
Summary
The bill proposes to eliminate the asset thresholds that currently restrict eligibility for some federally funded, means‑tested public assistance programs. By doing so, it would broaden access for low‑income individuals and families who were previously ineligible because of their assets. The change aims to make assistance more inclusive.
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