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- H.R.157
H.R.157: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (28 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Guam. This is a federal program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs. When Congress created the SSI program in 1972, it excluded Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. The Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Michael San Nicolas (D-Guam) |