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H.R.1601: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restore the link between the maximum amount of earnings by blind individuals permitted without demonstrating ability to engage in substantial gainful activity and the exempt amount permitted in determining excess earnings under the earnings test.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced April 28, 1999
- Latest Major Action May 11, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
284 (167 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 117 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to restore the link ended by the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 1995 between the rules relating to substantial gainful activity for blind individuals and the rules relating to excess earnings under the social security earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement age (thus allowing blind individuals, once again, to earn up to...
(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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April 28, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Robert L. Ehrlich (R-Md.) |