Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act

HR 878, the Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act, extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to residents of Guam. The bill directly affects Guam residents who would now qualify for federal SSI benefits, which provide financial assistance to low-income elderly, disabled, or blind individuals. Key provisions amend the Social Security Act to remove Guam from exclusion lists in multiple sections, including defining Guam as part of the "United States" for SSI eligibility and eliminating payment limits for Guam under certain programs. The bill also grants the Social Security Commissioner authority to waive requirements to better adapt SSI for Guam's needs. This policy change formally includes Guam in the federal SSI program, effective one year after enactment.