HR 13139 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to eliminate the offset against social security benefits in the case of spouses and surviving spouses receiving certain Government pensions.

Introduced 1978-06-14· Sponsored by Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8]· 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.(1978-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Repeals the requirement, under the Social Security Amendments of 1977, that the amount of monthly benefits payable to a spouse or surviving spouse under Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act be reduced by the amount such spouse or surviving spouse receives monthly payments from a Federal or State pension fund.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican