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Introduced
06/06/2017
06/06/2017
In Committee
09/13/2017
09/13/2017
Crossed Over
09/28/2017
09/28/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of SSI benefits to an individual who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for: (1) committing, or attempting to commit, a felony; or (2) violating a condition of parole or probation. Current law prohibits the payment of such benefits to an individual who: (1) is fleeing to avoid prosecution or confinement for committing, or attempting commit, a felony; or (2) is violating a condition of parole or probation.
AI Summary
This bill, the Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017, amends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of SSI benefits to individuals who are the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for committing or attempting to commit a felony, or for violating a condition of parole or probation. This is a change from the current law, which prohibits SSI payments only to individuals who are fleeing to avoid prosecution or confinement for a felony or who are violating parole or probation. The bill also makes changes to the disclosure requirements related to these provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/28/2017)
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