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- H.R.4069
H.R.4069: Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced March 20, 2002
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (26 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002--Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) repeal the seven year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability; (2) waive the two-year waiting period for a divorced spouse's benefits upon the other spouse's remarriage; and (3) disregard months ending after a deceased...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Mr. Shaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4069.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 160).
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 20, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by E. Clay Shaw (R-Fla.) |