H.R. 4144 (110th): To require those applying for, and renewing, SCHIP, TAA, and ATAA benefits to present documentation proving both citizenship and identity in order to receive those benefits.

Introduced:
Nov 09, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Virgil Goode Jr. [R-VA5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 9, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 09, 2007
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Last updated Nov 09, 2007.
6 pages

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11/9/2007--Introduced.
Requires any applicant for benefits under title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act, the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) program under the Trade Act of 1974 (TA74), or the alternative trade adjustment assistance program (ATAA) under TA74 to present satisfactory documentation providing both citizenship and identity as a condition of receiving benefits under such programs.

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