HR 878 · 119th Congress · Social Welfare

Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act

Introduced 2025-01-31· Sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2025-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to include Guam. (SSI is a federal assistance program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet their basic needs. Guam has been excluded from SSI since Congress created the program in 1972.) Under the bill, the Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to the provision of SSI benefits as necessary to adapt the program to the needs of Guam. The bill also eliminates an existing cap on payments to Guam under SSI, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and other assistance programs.…

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