HR 3638 · 100th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Security Flat Rate COLA Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-11-10· Sponsored by Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1987-11-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Security Flat Rate COLA Act of 1987 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to: (1) base cost-of-living increases solely on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index; and (2) provide for a single annual cost-of-living increase in primary insurance amounts at a uniform flat rate. Provides for further amendments regarding cost-of-living adjustments and: (1) Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (SSI) under title XVI of the Social Security Act; (2) supplementary medical insurance under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Act; (3) veterans' pension and survivors' benefits; and (4) limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus, and other such plans.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans