HR 5120 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $750 the lump sum death payment which will be made in the case of an insured individual who dies leaving a relatively small estate.

Introduced 1979-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]· 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.(1979-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $750 the amount of the lump-sum death payment allowed thereunder, in the case of an individual whose estate is valued at $5,000 or less.…

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Cosponsors (11)

11 Democrats