Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2017Social Welfare
H.R. 2237
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2017)
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017
This bill allows an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness to receive disability payments under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program during the waiting period for such payments (which typically lasts five months). It also establishes a phased-in payment schedule for such payments.
These provisions shall expire January 1, 2023.
What just happenedMay 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13](R-IL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2017
- May 11, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House