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HR 2791 108th Congress House Social Welfare Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces abroad Blind Disabled Families Housing and Community Development Military dependents Military housing Military pay Supplemental security income program Welfare eligibility

Military Families Financial Security Act

Introduced: July 18, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 18, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1537)
Jul 22, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jul 18, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 18, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Military Families Financial Security Act - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act, with respect to income eligibility for SSI, to provide for the treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay as earned income, and of certain housing payments as in-kind support and maintenance. Expands SSI eligibility to disabled children who are born to or who become blind or disabled applicants for SSI benefits while living with parents who are military personnel stationed outside the United States.

What's happening now August 18, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1537)

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 18, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2791: Military Families Financial Security Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2791/
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"H.R. 2791: Military Families Financial Security Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2791/.
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H.R. 2791, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2791/.
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