HR 7285 · 110th Congress · Social Welfare

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for an increase in the maximum level of fees authorized to be charged by representatives with respect to claims of entitlement to past-due benefits and to require cost-of-living adjustments to such level of authorized fees.

Introduced 2008-11-19· Sponsored by Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2008-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act with respect to fees of persons representating claimants prevailing before the Commissioner of Social Security in a claim of entitlement to past-due benefits. Increases the maximum level of fees authorized to be charged by such representatives with respect to such claims. Requires the Commissioner to make annual cost-of-living adjustments to such fee level.…

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