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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to provide certain Federal public benefits to 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 if they are otherwise qualified, consistent with section 141 of the Compacts of Free Association.
AI Summary
This bill, the Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023, amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to provide certain federal public benefits to 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 and are otherwise qualified, consistent with section 141 of the Compacts of Free Association. The bill removes the restriction that previously limited the Medicaid exception for these individuals and extends it to any designated federal program. Additionally, it removes the 5-year wait requirement for these individuals to qualify for federal public benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/792/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s792/BILLS-118s792is.pdf |
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