A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States.
Latest action · Sep 18, 2003 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11724)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 17, 2003
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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) eligibility for non-emergency Medicaid, food stamps, supplemental security income, and temporary assistance for needy families.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 17, 2003.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-HI | Daniel K. Inouye | Original | Sep 17, 2003 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 18, 2003Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11724)
- Sep 17, 2003Introduced in Senate
- Sep 17, 2003Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
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