H.R. 235 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Social Security Fairness Act of 2009
H.R. 235 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 7, 2009, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 334 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 334
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Social Security Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to repeal: (1) government pension offset requirements applicable to husband's and wife's insurance benefits, widow's and widower's insurance benefits, and mother's and father's insurance benefits with respect to OASDI payments; and (2) windfall elimination requirements with respect to computat…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 225 Democrats, 109 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 7, 2009)
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