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H.R. 1380 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 2007

H.R. 1380 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 7, 2007, sponsored by Tim Holden with 22 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 7, 2007
Co-sponsors
22
Policy area
Social Welfare

What it does

Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that, if an OASDI recipient dies during the first 15 days of a month, the last payment of the monthly benefit for that month shall be half the usual benefit amount.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tim Holden (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 7, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Mar 13, 2007)

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