A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States.

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Bill Number

S 1632

Introduced

Sep 17, 2003

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11724)

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Topics

Agriculture and Food Aid to dependent children Aliens Cash welfare block grants Economics and Public Finance Families Food stamps Health Immigration Marshall Islands Medicaid Micronesia Palau Islands Social Welfare Supplemental security income program Welfare eligibility

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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.

Actions

Sep 18, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11724)
Sep 17, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 17, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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