Bill · H.R. 4814· House(119-HR-4814)
Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- James Moylan
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Supplemental Security Income Equality Act aims to extend the supplemental security income program to several territories. These territories include Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The bill amends the Social Security Act to include these locations in the definition of a state. It also removes limitations on total payments to these territories. Additionally, it ensures United States nationals are treated the same as citizens regarding these benefits.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill directly assists low-income individuals by extending the SSI program to territories.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
It extends essential SSI benefits to individuals with disabilities living in US territories.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+8
The bill expands the scope of the Supplemental Security Income program to includes those in US territories.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of benefits to territories: The bill extends the supplemental security income program to Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (Section 2(a)).
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Equality for nationals: The bill amends the law so that United States nationals are treated the same as citizens (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Removal of payment caps: The bill strikes the limitation on total payments to the territories (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Flexibility for local needs: The Commissioner of Social Security is given authority to waive or modify requirements to adapt the program to the specific needs of the territories involved (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed implementation: The amendments do not take effect until the 1st day of the 1st Federal fiscal year that begins 1 year or more after the Act is enacted (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+8Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+8Improves Disability Rights+7Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Racial Equity+7
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Stacey PlaskettDemocrat · Virgin Islands
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa