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S.1676: A bill 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 June 21, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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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
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 21, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) |