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- H.R.4000
H.R.4000: To extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Oct. 30, 2007
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend to citizens of the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau) who reside in the United States eligibility for non-emergency food stamps and benefits under titles XIX (Medicaid), XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) , and part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
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| Oct. 30, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) |