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- H.R.5987
H.R.5987: Seniors Protection Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced July 30, 2010
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
158 (157 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.
(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 Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Mr. Pomeroy 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. 5987.
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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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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611).
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| July 30, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) |