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- H.CON.RES.52
H.CON.RES.52: Urging that the railroad industry, including rail labor, management and retiree organizations, open discussions for adequately funding an amendment to the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers whose annuities are converted from a spouse to a widow or widower annuity.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 20, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
149 (103 Democrats, 1 Independent, 46 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that it recognizes: (1) the concern of the railroad industry that the current spousal annuity system is inadequate; and (2) that a process of dialogue must take place among all parties of the railroad community including rail labor, management, and retiree organizations before railroad annuity legislation can be enacted. Urges all parties to find a way to fund an amendment that would improve the survivor...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 20, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.) |