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H.R.947: Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 4, 2019
Bill Summary
Supplemental Security Income Equality Act This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. (When Congress created the SSI program in 1972, it excluded these territories.) This bill also eliminates a limit on payments from various Department of Health and Human Services programs to the territories. The Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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Feb. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Feb. 4, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) |