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H.R.3954: Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2005
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (70 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to limit increases in the monthly Medicare premium, including the Medicare Advantage prescription drug program premium, to 25% of any Social Security cost of living increase.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sept. 29, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.) |