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S.959: Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced April 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of, and repeal authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2618; text of measure as introduced: CR S2618-2619)
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| April 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |