HR 12246 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual who is entitled both to an old-age or disability insurance benefit and to a dependent's or survivor's benefit may simultaneously receive the larger of such benefits plus one-half of the smaller.

Introduced 1974-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1974-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that an individual who is entitled both to an old-age or disability insurance benefit and to a dependent's or survivor's benefit may simultaneously receive the larger of such benefits plus one-half of the smaller.…

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