HR 4542 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to provide for the monthly publication of a consumer price index for senior citizens and other social security beneficiaries, for use by the Congress in the determination of benefit increases under title II of the Social Security Act.

Introduced 1975-03-10· Sponsored by Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]· 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.(1975-03-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Labor to prepare and transmit to the Congress a Consumer Price Index for Senior Citizens and other Social Security Beneficiaries, designed to reflect specifically the relevant price information and inflationary pressures for individuals 65 years of age or older, or who are otherwise entitled to monthly benefits under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. Provides that determination of future social security cost-of-living increases shall be based on Consumer Price Index for Senior Citizens established pursuant to this Act.…

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