US Territories Equity: Improved Healthcare, Food Aid, and Taxes
This act aims to ensure equal treatment for residents of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. It introduces changes to access healthcare programs like Medicaid and Medicare, expands food assistance programs, and provides fairer treatment in tax and wage matters. This will grant residents of these territories access to similar benefits and rights as citizens in other US states.
Key points
Increased funding and accessibility for Medicaid and Medicare programs for territory residents, meaning better access to healthcare.
Inclusion of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), improving food security.
Equal treatment for residents of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands regarding tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Implementation of federal minimum wage and overtime protections for workers in Puerto Rico, improving working conditions.
Extension of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to all territories, providing financial support to the elderly, blind, and disabled.
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