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HR 141 IHCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
111th CONGRESSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
1st SessionCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
H. R. 141CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
January 6, 2009CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
January 6, 2009CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Mr. GALLEGLY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
A BILLCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SECTION 1. REQUIREMENT FOR PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTATION PROVING BOTH CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER SCHIP, TAA, AND ATAA.
(a) In General- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as a condition of receiving benefits under SCHIP, TAA, and ATAA, an individual who is applying for such benefits (including applying for renewal of such benefits) shall present satisfactory documentation providing both citizenship and identity.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Acceptable Documentation- The following shall constitute acceptable documentation for purposes of subsection (a):CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) ACCEPTABLE PRIMARY DOCUMENTATION FOR IDENTIFICATION AND CITIZENSHIP-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) A Certificate of Naturalization (DHS Forms N-550 or N-570).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) A Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (DHS Forms N-560 or N-561).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) A COMBINATION OF AN ACCEPTABLE SECONDARY DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP AND AN ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY IDENTITY-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) IN GENERAL- A document described in subparagraph (B) and a document described in subparagraph (C).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) A U.S. birth certificate.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) A Certification of birth issued by the Department of State (Form DS-1350).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) A Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iv) A Certification of Birth Abroad (FS-545).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(v) A U.S. Citizen I.D. card (DHS Form I-197).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(vi) An American Indian Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security with the classification code ‘KIC’ (Issued by the Department of Homeland Security to identify U.S. citizen members of the Texas Band of Kickapoos living near the U.S./Mexican border).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(vii) Final adoption decree.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(viii) Evidence of civil service employment by the United States government before June 1976.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ix) An official military record of service showing a place of birth in the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(x) A Northern Mariana Identification Card (Issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to a collectively naturalized citizen of the United States who was born in the Northern Mariana Islands before November 4, 1986).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(C) ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY PROOF OF IDENTITY-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) A current State driver’s license bearing the individual’s picture or State identity document also with the individual’s picture.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) Certificate of Indian Blood, or other U.S. American Indian/Alaska Native tribal document.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) A school identification card with a photograph of the individual.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iv) U.S. military card or draft record.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(v) Identification card issued by the Federal, State, or local government with the same information included on driver’s licenses.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(vi) Military dependent’s identification card.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(vii) Native American Tribal document.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(viii) U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ix) Data matches with other agencies can be used to verify identity such as those with Federal or State governmental, public assistance, law enforcement, or corrections agencies, at the State’s option. Such agencies may include food stamps, child support, corrections, including juvenile detention, motor vehicle, or child protective services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(D) SPECIAL IDENTITY RULES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16- In the case of a child under 16 years of age, the following documents may be used for purposes of establishing identity under subparagraph (C):CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) A clinic, doctor, hospital, or school record. School records may include nursery or daycare records and report cards. If the State accepts such records, it must verify them with the issuing school.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) If no previous document is available, an affidavit may be used. An affidavit is only acceptable if it is signed under penalty of perjury by a parent, guardian, or caretaker relative stating the date and place of the birth of the child.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(c) Definitions- In this section:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) The term ‘SCHIP’ means the program under title XXI of the Social Security Act.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) The term ‘TAA’ means the program of trade adjustment assistance under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(3) The term ‘ATAA’ means the program of alternative trade adjustment assistance under 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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U.S. Congress - Text of H.R.141 as Introduced in House To require those applying for, and renewing, SCHIP, TAA, and ATAA benefits to present d...



