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H.R. 6124Became Law

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 20, 2018)

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.

In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

What just happenedSep 20, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-243.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8](R-WA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Sep 20, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-243.

  2. Sep 20, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-243.

  3. Sep 20, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 20, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 12, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 12, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 7, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 6, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)

  9. Sep 6, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)

  10. Jul 25, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 24, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 24, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)

  13. Jul 24, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7118)

  14. Jul 24, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.

  15. Jul 24, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)

  16. Jul 24, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jun 29, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.

  18. Jun 29, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.

    Ways and Means Committee
  19. Jun 29, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.

    Ways and Means Committee
  20. Jun 27, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Social Security Subcommittee
  21. Jun 21, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  22. Jun 21, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Jun 15, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  24. Jun 15, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jun 15, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 20, 201849

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.

In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 6, 201882

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.

In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

Passed House amendedJul 24, 201836

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.

In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 29, 201817

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.

In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2018

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.

In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 — Informed