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H.R.1171: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
153 (99 Democrats, 54 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017 This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord). Under current law, individuals must wait...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) |