H.R. 2608 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
H.R. 2608 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 7, 2007, sponsored by Jim McDermott with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 110-328
What it does
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, to extend through FY2011 the supplemental security income (SSI) benefits eligibility of certain aliens (refugees, asylees, and elderly noncitizens with pending naturalization applications) and victims of trafficking in persons, including suc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim McDermott (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2007
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 23, 2008
- Became lawSep 30, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-328. (Sep 30, 2008)
More bills from Jim McDermott in the 110th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 110th Congress
- S. 1002: Older Americans Reauthorization Technical Corrections Act
- S. 845: Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007
- H.R. 82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 184: To extend for 1 year the availability of supplemental social services block grant funding.
- H.R. 368: Notch Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 1380: Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 1668: Proportionate Final Benefit Act of 2007
- H.R. 1783: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 3046: Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007
- H.R. 5447: Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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