HR 2157 · 103th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Security Disability Benefits for the Blind Act

Introduced 1993-05-19· Sponsored by Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-47]· House

Bill Progress

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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 the Subcommittee on Social Security.(1993-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Security Disability Benefits for the Blind Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to make blind persons eligible for disability benefits regardless of their ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.…

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Cosponsors (15)

5 Democrats10 Republicans
Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]TX
Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]MN
Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]OH
Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45]CA
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]IL
Rep. Parker, Mike [D-MS-4]MS
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]WV
Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]MO
Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]GA
Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6]MD
Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3]MN
Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5]FL
Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6]LA
Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]NY
Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]AL