HR 2237 · 115th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-04-28· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]· 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.(2017-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017 This bill allows an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness to receive disability payments under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program during the waiting period for such payments (which typically lasts five months). It also establishes a phased-in payment schedule for such payments. These provisions shall expire January 1, 2023.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats