S 2051 · 109th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States.

Introduced 2005-11-17· Sponsored by Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13182-13183)(2005-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend to citizens of the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau) who reside in the United States eligibility for non-emergency food stamps and benefits under titles XIX (Medicaid), XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) , and part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]HI