HR 5297 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Security Recipients Fairness Act

Introduced 1977-03-22· Sponsored by Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
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.(1977-03-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Security Recipients Fairness Act - Title I: Replacement of Lost, Stolen, or Delayed Checks - Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish and put into effect procedures to expedite payment of monthly benefits which are delayed. Title II: Expediting of Hearings and Determinations - Amends Title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to direct that in the administration of the programs established by Title II, XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled), and XVIII (Medicare) the Secretary shall establish procedures designed to expedite duly requested hearings to which an individual is entitled under such titles. Title III: Expedited Payment of Black Lung Benefits; and Expedited Hearings and Determinations Respecting such Benefits - Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act to expedite hearings and determinations with respect to benefits pursuant to such Act. Title IV: Limitation of Benefit Reduction to Compensate for Benefit Overpayment - Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Se…

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