H.R.634: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly insurance benefit thereunder shall be paid for the month in which the recipient dies to the recipient's surviving spouse, subject to a reduction of 50 percent in the last monthly payment if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about social welfare
  • Introduced Jan. 26, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 1993

Bill Cosponsors

62 (38 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 23 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly benefit shall be paid to the recipient's surviving spouse for the month in which the recipient dies, subject to a reduction of 50 percent in the last monthly payment if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jan. 26, 1993

Introduced in the House by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

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