HR 2263 · 111th Congress · Social Welfare

Disability Equity Act

Introduced 2009-05-05· Sponsored by Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(2009-05-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Disability Equity Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to eliminate: (1) the five-month waiting period for an individual (including a disabled widow or widower) to be eligible for benefits based on disability; and (2) the waiting period for benefits under SSA title XVIII (Medicare).…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7]NC
Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-8]FL