H.R. 1171 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017
H.R. 1171 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by Seth Moulton with 153 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 153
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017 This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Seth Moulton (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 99 Democrats, 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Mar 2, 2017)
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Other Social Welfare bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 3732: Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act
- H.R. 4547: Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
- H.R. 1205: Social Security Fairness Act of 2017
- H.R. 2832: Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act
- H.R. 3097: Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act
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