Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act

This bill would let people in Guam qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly cash benefit for people who are older, blind, or disabled and have very low income. It also removes a cap on how much federal aid Guam can receive under SSI and some related programs, like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) . The Social Security Administration could adjust certain rules to fit Guam’s needs, so the program works smoothly there.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People living in Guam who are older, blind, or disabled with limited income and resources, and families using related aid programs like TANF.
• What changes: SSI benefits would be available in Guam; the cap on total payments to Guam under SSI and certain other programs would be removed; and SSA could waive or modify some requirements to adapt SSI for Guam .
• When: These changes would start on the first day of the first federal fiscal year that begins at least one year after the law is enacted.