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S.1951: CLASS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Nov. 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act or the CLASS Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to create a national, voluntary disability insurance program (CLASS program) under which: (1) all employees are automatically enrolled, but are allowed to waive enrollment; (2) payroll deductions pay monthly premiums; and (3) two-tiered benefits are provided, based on the level of disability, to purchase nonmedical services and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Nov. 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |