Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 1571 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.

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1571

Bill 118 HR 1571, also known as the Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023, aims to address the financial burden placed on states that are impacted by the presence of compact migrants. Compact migrants are individuals who come to the United States under agreements with the federal government, such as the Compact of Free Association with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau.

The bill seeks to provide financial assistance to states that experience a significant influx of compact migrants, in order to help cover the costs of providing services such as healthcare, education, and social services. It also aims to ensure that the federal government fulfills its obligations under these agreements and provides adequate funding to states to support compact migrants.

Additionally, the Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on the impact of compact migrants on states, in order to better understand the needs of these populations and allocate resources more effectively. Overall, this bill is designed to promote fairness and equity in the distribution of resources to states that are affected by compact migrants, and to ensure that the federal government upholds its commitments to these populations.

Congressional Summary of HR 1571

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 HR 1571

Bill HR 1571 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1571 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1571's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1571

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1571

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023

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.