HR 379 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 5-month waiting period which is presently a prerequisite of eligibility for disability insurance benefits or the disability freeze.

Introduced 1975-01-14· Sponsored by Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1975-01-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Eliminates the 5-month waiting period which is presently a prerequisite of eligibility for disability insurance benefits or the disability freeze under title II (Old - Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act.…

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