H.R. 887 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in Social Security benefits which are required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions shall be equal to the amount by which the total amount of the combined monthly benefit (before reduction) and monthly pension exceeds $2,000.
H.R. 887 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 25, 2003, sponsored by William Jefferson with 126 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 126
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to modify the formula for determining the amount of reduced monthly OASDI benefits payable to a spouse, surviving spouse, or parent receiving monthly payments from a Federal or State pension plan.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
William Jefferson (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 107 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Mar 12, 2003)
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- H.R. 743: Social Security Protection Act of 2004
- S. 2231: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4589: TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5149: Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIII
- H.R. 173: Blind Empowerment Act of 2003
- S. 333: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 535: To provide access to welfare tools to help Americans get back to work.
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