I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2009 Mr. Faleomavaega introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the supplemental security income program to American Samoa.

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Extension of the SSI program to American Samoa

(a)

In general

Section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)) is amended in the last sentence by inserting and title XVI (as in effect pursuant to such amendment after December 31, 1973) after title IV. (b)

Conforming amendment

Section 1614(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(e)) is amended by striking States and the District of Columbia and inserting States, the District of Columbia, and American Samoa. (c)

Program review

The Commissioner of Social Security shall provide for the review of the carrying out in American Samoa of the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act. (d)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st calendar month that begins after the 180-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.