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- S.2262
S.2262: Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Introduced in Senate - July 25, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals 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 |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) |