HR 5974 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that an alien may not qualify for supplemental security income benefits unless he not only is a permanent resident of the United States but has also continuously resided in the United States for at least 5 years.

Introduced 1977-04-04· Sponsored by Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) of the Social Security Act to make benefits under such Title payable to a resident alien only if such alien has continuously resided in the United States for at least five years.…

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