Social Security And Elderly Assistance
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Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-4174]
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[Disabilities ]
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Requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to create a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship for the publication of resources and data relating to court-determined adult guardianships. Further, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award at least 5% of certain grant funds for state programs related to overseeing the administration of court-appointed guardian arrangements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 08/06/2019
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Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-3905]
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[Disabilities ]
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Revises requirements regarding the content and submission of the annual budget for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and restricts the SSA from closing or consolidating a field or hearing office without providing specified notice and justification. The Government Accountability Office must report specified information relating to the average length of time for certain reviews of applications for disability insurance benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/23/2019
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To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 7-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability. [HB-4125]
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Repeals the seven-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefit payments based on disability.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Social Security. on 07/30/2019
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Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019 [HB-3934]
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[Pensions ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Phases in a new funding formula for determining benefit amounts under the windfall elimination provision (WEP). (The WEP reduces Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits for those who receive pensions for certain non-covered employment.) The new formula adjusts an individual's total lifetime earnings based on the proportion of those earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes. It applies to individuals who (1) become eligible for old-age or disability benefits after 2060, and (2) have earnings from non-covered service performed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Social Security. on 07/24/2019
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Office of Disability Policy Act of 2019 [S.2294]
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Establishes the Office of Disability Policy within the Government Accountability Office to provide Congress, the executive branch, the states, and the public with data and analysis regarding the effects of legislation, regulations, and guidance on individuals with disabilities, their families, and service providers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 07/25/2019
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Social Security for Future Generations Act of 2019 [HB-4121]
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To amend title II of the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security benefits and maintain the commitment and the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/31/2019
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Social Security Integrity Act of 2019 [HB-3601]
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Directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to implement the recommendations of the Office of the Inspector General of the SSA related to annotating death information on records of individuals who would have exceeded maximum reasonable life expectancies. The bill also provides for a one-time payment of $100 to each individual who attains 100 years of age.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 06/28/2019
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VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2019 [HB-3550]
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[Small Business ]
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code to (1) make permanent the work opportunity tax credit, including with respect to qualified veterans; (2) revise tax credit eligibility requirements for documenting the status of veterans and their receipt of unemployment compensation; and (3) extend the payroll tax offset for such credit to certain for-profit employers. The Internal Revenue Service must make annual reports to Congress on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this bill in increasing the employment of veterans. The bill directs the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don S. Beyer
Introduced In House on 06/27/2019
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VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2019 [HB-3550]
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[Taxes ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Unemployment ]
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to (1) make permanent the work opportunity tax credit, including with respect to qualified veterans; (2) revise tax credit eligibility requirements for documenting the status of veterans and their receipt of unemployment compensation; and (3) extend the payroll tax offset for such credit to certain for-profit employers. The Internal Revenue Service must make annual reports to Congress on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this bill in increasing the employment of veterans. The bill directs the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don S. Beyer
Introduced In House on 06/27/2019
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Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act [S.1950]
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Returns the taxation of estates and gifts to levels that were in effect in 2009. This increases the maximum rate for estates and gifts to 45% and modifies exemptions. The bill also combines the existing Social Security trust funds into a single Social Security Trust Fund and provides for the deposit of increased estate and gift tax revenue into the consolidated trust fund.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/25/2019
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Guaranteed 3 Percent COLA for Seniors Act of 2019 [S.1923]
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Revises the method used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for certain Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits. Specifically, the Bureau of Labor Statistics must develop a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers for purposes of calculating the cost-of-living adjustment. Individuals over 62 must receive, at minimum, a 3% annual cost-of-living increase.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/20/2019
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Guaranteed 3 Percent COLA for Seniors Act of 2019 [HB-3389]
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[Social Security ]
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[Retirement ]
Revises the method used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for certain Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits. Specifically, the Bureau of Labor Statistics must develop a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers for purposes of calculating the cost-of-living adjustment. Individuals over 62 must receive, at minimum, a 3% annual cost-of-living increase.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Introduced In House on 06/20/2019
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Grandfamilies Act of 2019 [HB-2967]
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[Grants ]
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Expands access to specified programs for children living with grandparents or other family members who are not their legal guardian. Specifically, the bill provides that a child of a relative eligible for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefits is eligible for such benefit payments if that child (1) began living with such relative before age 18, (2) receives at least 50% of their support from such relative, and (3) has lived with such relative pursuant to a court order for at least 12 months.Additionally, the bill revises the Temporary Assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Danny K. Davis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/24/2019
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Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act [HB-2991]
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Prohibits the application of, and repeals 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act [S.1649]
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A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S3110-3111; Text: Cr S3110-3111) on 05/23/2019
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Grandfamilies Act of 2019 [S.1660]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
[Poverty ]
Expands access to specified programs for children living with grandparents or other family members who are not their legal guardian. Specifically, the bill provides that a child of a relative eligible for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefits is eligible for such benefit payments if that child (1) began living with such relative before age 18, (2) receives at least 50% of their support from such relative, and (3) has lived with such relative pursuant to a court order for at least 12 months.Additionally, the bill revises the Temporary Assistance
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/23/2019
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Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019 [S.1616]
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Establishes procedures for closing or reducing services at Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, including requirements related to public hearings, opportunities for comment, and notice to Congress and the public. The SSA shall report to Congress on previous office closures and submit a plan to ensure that field offices maintain their current levels of provided services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/22/2019
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Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019 [HB-2901]
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Establishes procedures for closing or reducing services at Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, including requirements related to public hearings, opportunities for comment, and notice to Congress and the public. The SSA shall report to Congress on previous office closures and submit a plan to ensure that field offices maintain their current levels of provided services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/22/2019
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CPI for Seniors Act of 2019 [HB-2787]
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Directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics to prepare and publish a monthly Consumer Price Index for Seniors that indicates changes in expenditures typical for U.S. consumers aged 62 or older.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Introduced In House on 05/16/2019
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AMISH Act Act to exempt religious Members and Individuals from Social Security and Healthcare taxes Act [HB-2714]
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[Religion ]
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against tax, or refund of tax, for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kelly
Introduced In House on 05/14/2019