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H.R.577: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of severe spinal cord injury equivalent to the treatment of blindness in determining whether earnings derived from services demonstrate an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of severe spinal cord injury equivalent to the treatment of blindness in determining whether earnings derived from services demonstrate an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Feb. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) |