Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2019Social Welfare
H.R. 142
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019
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, 2025.
What just happenedJan 31, 2019
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 HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 31, 2019Committee
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
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House