Bills About Social Welfare Sponsored by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

Sen. Wyden sponsored 15 bills about social welfare in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Sept. 10, 2020 S.4555 A bill to reauthorize funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 11, 2020 S.3672 A bill to provide States and Indian Tribes with flexibility in administering the temporary assistance for needy families program due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), to make emergency grants to States and Indian Tribes to provide financial support for low-income individuals affected by that public health emergency, and for other purposes. 10
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 5, 2019 S.2989 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify the mailing requirement relating to social security account statements. 9
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6890-6893)
Jan. 15, 2019 S.136 A bill to amend the Social Security Act to establish a new employment, training, and supportive services program for the long-term unemployed and individuals with barriers to employment, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 12, 2018 S.2653 A bill to create a poverty relief benefit under title II of the Social Security Act for eligible individuals. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2121-2123; text of measure as introduced: CR S2122-2123)
Dec. 10, 2015 S.2387 A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 7
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8604; text of measure as introduced: CR S8604)
Sept. 28, 2015 S.2090 A bill to ensure that Social Security contributions made by workers are available to pay all benefits which they have earned. 28
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6976-6977)
Aug. 5, 2015 S.1964 A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to invest in funding prevention and family services to help keep children safe and supported at home with their families, and for other purposes. 9
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6386-6387)
Aug. 5, 2015 S.RES.246 A resolution commemorating 80 years since the creation of Social Security. 45
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6404-6405; text of measure as introduced: CR S6404)
July 9, 2015 S.1727 A bill to rename the National Florence Crittenton Mission. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 7, 2013 S.1118 A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of children and serve the needs of children who are victims of sex trafficking, and for other purposes. 16
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 2, 2011 S.1509 A bill to provide incentives for States to improve the well-being of children in the child welfare system through systemic reforms and innovations, increased collaboration between State agencies, and incorporation of higher standards of accountability. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 15, 2009 S.1674 A bill to provide for an exclusion under the Supplemental Security Income program and the Medicaid program for compensation provided to individuals who participate in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions. 21
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 111-255.
April 18, 1996 S.1683 A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to regard adult relatives who meet State child protection standards as the preferred placement option for children, and to provide for demonstration projects to test the feasibility of establishing kinship care as an alternative to foster care for a child who has adult relatives willing to provide safe and appropriate care for the child. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 21, 1995 H.R.2387 To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to regard adult relatives who meet State child protection standards as the preferred placement option for children, and to provide for demonstration projects to test the feasibility of establishing kinship care as an alternative to foster care for a child who has adult relatives willing to provide safe and appropriate care for the child. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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