Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023

Senate Bill 792 - Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 792 Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 5:15 PM

Congressional Summary of S 792

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023

This bill expands the eligibility of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the United States for certain federal public benefits.

Currently, citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau) may live, study, and work in the United States as nonimmigrants. However, such individuals are generally ineligible for most federal public benefits, with Medicaid being one exception. Under this bill, such individuals may be eligible for certain federal public benefits, such as benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Furthermore, current law generally bars individuals from receiving federal means-tested public benefits for the five-year period starting from the individual's entry into the United States. Under this bill, citizens of the Freely Associated States living in the United States shall not be subject to this bar.

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Current Status of Bill S 792

Bill S 792 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill S 792 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2023. Bill S 792's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 792

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 792

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 792

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023

A bill 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.