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HR878119th CongressWALLET

Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act

Sponsored By: Representative Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

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Summary

Would extend Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to Guam. It aims to bring aged, blind, and disabled residents of Guam into the SSI framework while allowing rule adjustments for local needs and removing prior payment caps.

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  • Older adults, people who are blind, and people with disabilities in Guam would become eligible for federal SSI benefits to help meet basic needs.
  • Removes the cap on total federal payments to Guam for SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and related programs so payment totals are no longer limited.
  • Gives the Social Security Administration commissioner authority to waive or modify SSI requirements in Guam to fit local conditions. Changes would take effect on the first day of the first federal fiscal year that begins one year or more after enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

SSI help for Guam residents

If enacted, low-income seniors, blind, or disabled people living in Guam could get SSI cash payments. Guam would be included in the SSI program like states. The Social Security Commissioner could change some SSI rules in Guam to fit local needs. The change would start on the first day of the first federal fiscal year that begins at least one year after enactment. The bill also updates related laws so Guam is treated as part of the United States for SSI.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

GU • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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