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Introduced
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Is- lands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully resid- ing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits.
AI Summary
This bill, the Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021, amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain federal public benefits. It removes the restriction that previously limited their eligibility to only the Medicaid program, expanding their access to a wider range of federal public benefits. The bill also eliminates the 5-year wait requirement for these individuals to receive such benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1930/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1930/BILLS-117s1930is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1930/BILLS-117s1930is.pdf.pdf |
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