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
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
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
Plain-English summary
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
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1537)
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1