A bill to amend the Social Security Act with respect to aliens receiving public assistance.

Summary

Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to provide that, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an alien who receives cash benefits under the following programs shall be considered to be a "public charge," without regard to whether such alien is liable to repay such benefits or whether any demand is made for repayment: (1) titles I (Grants to States for Old-Age Assistance and Medical Assistance for the Aged), XI (Grants to States for Aid to the Blind), XIV (Grants to States for Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled), XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled), or IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of the Social Security Act; or (2) any other State or Federal public assistance program based on need.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 February 1979

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