HR 878
119th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Disability assistance
Guam
Poverty and welfare assistance
U.S. territories and protectorates
Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act
This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to include Guam. (SSI is a federal assistance program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet their basic needs. Guam has been excluded from SSI since Congress created the program in 1972.)
Under the bill, the Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to the provision of SSI benefits as necessary to adapt the program to the needs of Guam.
The bill also eliminates an existing cap on payments to Guam under SSI, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and other assistance programs.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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