S. 579 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
A bill to make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.
S. 579 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 3, 2021, sponsored by Mike Braun with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 117-3
What it does
This bill retroactively eliminates the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for certain individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Braun (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2021
- Passed the HouseMar 11, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentMar 22, 2021
- Became lawMar 23, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-3. (Mar 23, 2021)
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Other Social Welfare bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 5085: Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act
- H.R. 82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2021
- H.R. 157: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- H.R. 3443: Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
- H.R. 5129: Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021
- H.R. 5723: Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
More
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