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H.R.68: Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 1997
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (42 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that a monthly OASDI benefit shall be paid for the month in which the recipient dies, subject to a reduction of 50 percent if the recipient dies during the first 15 days of such month.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Holden (D-Pa.) |