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H.R.976: Terminally Ill Disability Beneficiary Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (51 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Terminally Ill Disability Beneficiary Act of 2003 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to create an exception from the waiting period otherwise required for Social Security disability insurance benefits for beneficiaries suffering from a medically determined terminal illness with not more than six months to live.
(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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Feb. 27, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Jerry F. Costello (D-Ill.) |