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- H.R.2378
H.R.2378: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum amount of the lump-sum death benefit and to allow for payment of such a benefit, in the absence of an eligible surviving spouse or child, to the legal representative of the estate of the deceased individual.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 28, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 2, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (13 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase from $255 to $300 the maximum amount of the lump-sum death benefit; and (2) allow for payment of such a benefit, in the absence of an eligible surviving spouse or child, to the legal representative of the estate of the deceased individual, if any.
(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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| June 28, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Clement (D-Tenn.) |