H.R. 208 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
H.R. 208 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by Michael F. Q. San Nicolas with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Guam. (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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (Jan 31, 2019)
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