SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
Public Law 110-328 · H.R. 2608 · 110th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Sep 30, 2008 · Social Welfare
Sponsor: Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA-7)
Cosponsors (15): Rep. Jerry Weller, Rep. Pete Stark,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, to extend through FY2011 the supplemental security income (SSI) benefits eligibility of certain aliens (refugees, asylees, and elderly noncitizens with pending naturalization applications) and victims of trafficking in persons, including such aliens and victims whose SSI benefits ceased in prior fiscal years. Requires a sworn declaration from such aliens or victims (except children under age 18) that they have made a good faith effort to pursue U.S. citizenship.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to offset overpayments of federal taxes by any amount owed to a state for a covered unemployment compensation debt. Defines "covered unemployment compensation debt" as a past-due debt (including penalties and interest) for erroneous payment of state unemployment compensation due to fraud which has become final under state law and remains uncollected for not more than 10 years. Terminates the Secretary's offset authority after 10 years.
Requires states to notify by certified mail any individual who owes a covered unemployment compensation debt before taking action to offset such debt. Gives such individual 60 days to present evidence that such debt is not legally enforceable or was not incurred due to fraud. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations pertaining to such notices.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 821Related bill
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.
- Sep 30, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-328.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 23, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 17, 2008Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. McDermott moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2608.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
- Aug 1, 2008FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 16, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Jul 11, 2007FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2608.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 12, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
- Jun 7, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
2 amendments offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 5261SenateSen. Gordon SmithR-OR· offered Aug 1, 2008Agreed to
To amend the title.
Aug 1, 2008: Amendment SA 5261 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 5260SenateSen. Gordon SmithR-OR· offered Aug 1, 2008Agreed to
In the nature of a substitute.
Aug 1, 2008: Amendment SA 5260 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.