To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to provide certain Federal public benefits to citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States if they are otherwise qualified, consistent with section 141 of the Compacts of Free Association.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires provision of Federal public benefit eligibility for citizens of Freely Associated States Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires provision of Federal public benefit eligibility for citizens of Freely Associated States Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires provision of Federal public benefit eligibility for citizens of Freely Associated States Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires provision of Federal public benefit eligibility for citizens of Freely Associated States Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Boozman, and Mr. Schatz) introduced …
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