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- H.R.3119
H.R.3119: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase to $1,000 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 Oct. 12, 2001
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) increase from $255 to $1,000 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.
(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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| Oct. 12, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |