S 1109 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act with respect to the negotiability of supplemental security income checks, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-05-09· Sponsored by Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-05-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to prohibit any benefit check issued under such title from being honored for payment after 180 days have elapsed following the day on which it was issued. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to investigate the eligibility of any individual whose check was not presented for payment within the 180 day period and to issue another check if it is determined that such individual is eligible for such check.…

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Cosponsors (14)

9 Democrats5 Republicans