HR 3865 · 97th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to establish a Social Security Court under Article I of the Constitution to serve as the initial reviewing court with respect to all decisions rendered under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program and final determinations made under the supplemental security income program, and to make other improvements in the appeals process under those programs.

Introduced 1981-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from Admin Office US Courts, Justice, HHS.(1982-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Review Board to act on requests by parties to benefit entitlement hearings or by the Social Security Administration for review of decisions made pursuant to such hearings. Sets forth the evidentiary and procedural rules for review of such decisions by the Board. Makes a Board decision the final decision of the Secretary. Permits any party to the proceedings before the Board to obtain review of a decision by the Board by a civil action brought in the Social Security Court established by this Act. Sets forth the evidentiary and procedural rules for review of a decision by the Board in such Court. Amends Part A (General Provisions) of title XI of such Act to establish the Social Security Court which shall have jurisdiction to review decisions rendered pursuant to benefit entitlement hearings under titles II and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of such Act. Permits the Court to be divided into divisions of one or more judges so that cases may be heard throughout the United States. Requires that Social Security Court proceedings b…

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