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Easier Access to Federal Benefits for Citizens of FSM, Marshall Islands, and Palau

This act aims to simplify access to federal public benefits for citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau who legally reside in the United States. These changes will allow these individuals to access assistance programs from which they were previously excluded or had to wait to access.
Key points
Citizens of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau, legally residing in the U.S., will gain access to federal public benefits.
The five-year waiting period for certain benefits for these groups of citizens has been removed.
The definition of "qualified alien" has been expanded, facilitating access to assistance programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1930
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1930.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau, legally residing in the U.S., will gain access to federal public benefits.
  • The five-year waiting period for certain benefits for these groups of citizens has been removed.
  • The definition of "qualified alien" has been expanded, facilitating access to assistance programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Benefits Migration