To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
Latest action · Jan 15, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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.
- IntroducedJan 3, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make residents of Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa eligible to participate in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled under SSA title XVI.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jan 3, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-AS | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Original | Jan 3, 2013 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Original | Jan 3, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 15, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
- Jan 3, 2013Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 3, 2013Introduced in House
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