H.R. 157 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
H.R. 157 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Michael F. Q. San Nicolas with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Jan 4, 2021)
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- H.R. 82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2021
- H.R. 3443: Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
- H.R. 5129: Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021
- H.R. 5723: Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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