House Bill 157
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
157
Congress
117
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Guam. This is a federal program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs. When Congress created the SSI program in 1972, it excluded Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
The Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to the provision of benefits as necessary to adapt the program to Guam.
January 4, 2021
01/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:41 PM