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- H.R.142
H.R.142: Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019 This bill allows an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness to receive disability payments under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program during the waiting period for such payments (which typically lasts five months). It also establishes a phased-in payment schedule for such payments. These provisions shall expire January 1, 2025.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) |