To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam and the United States Virgin Islands.

Summary

Official

Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make Guam and the Virgin Islands eligible for the Supplemental Security Income program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled under SSA title XVI.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(1/6/09)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Mr. CHRISTENSEN

(D) VI

Cosponsors (2)

Faleomavaega

(D) AS

Bordallo

(D) GU

Topics

Social Programs

State Policy

International Affairs

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jan 6, 2009

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