HR 2558 · 96th Congress · Immigration
A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that certain aliens may not qualify for SSI benefits unless they not only are permanently residing in the United States but have also resided continuously in the United States for at least five years.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-03-01)
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Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) of the Social Security Act to require that aged, blind, or disabled aliens must have resided in the United States for five years preceding their application for benefits under such title. Exempts those aliens: (1) who are political refugees; (2) whom a support agreement, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, excuses; or (3) who have specified disabilities. Stipulates that such five-year requirement shall apply only to aliens applying for supplemental security income benefits under title XVI.…
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Cosponsors (20)
12 Democrats8 Republicans