HR 3332 · 107th Congress · Social Welfare

Attorney Fee Payment System Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-11-16· Sponsored by Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]· 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 the Subcommittee on Social Security.(2001-11-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Attorney Fee Payment System Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) increase from $4,000 to $5,200 the maximum allowable attorney fee; and (2) cap the amount of attorney assessments at $100. Amends SSA title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) to prescribe a fee payment system for attorneys representing individuals filing claims for past-due benefits in the SSI program. Caps attorney fees at 25 percent of such past-due benefits. Requires the Commissioner of Social Security to assess such an attorney up to $100.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans