HR 1646 · 98th Congress · Labor and Employment
Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 98-76.(1983-08-12)
Recorded Votes
PassedSenate · 1983-08-02
Yea 95Nay 2
PassedSenate · 1983-08-02
Yea 95Nay 2
PassedHouse · 1983-08-01
Yea 398Nay 5
PassedHouse · 1983-08-01
Yea 398Nay 5
Plain Language Summary
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Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983 - Title I: Benefit Adjustments - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to make certain disabled railroad employees eligible for disability insurance benefits under the Social Security Act. Sets forth formulas for determining annuities for certain individuals who retire before the age of 62. Sets forth the annuity formulas for spouses of such individuals and spouses of disabled employees. Makes such annuities comparable to benefits payable under the Social Security Act. Revises the computation of railroad annuities with respect to cost-of-living adjustments made under the Social Security Act. Changes annuity beginning dates to conform to such dates under such Act. Eliminates post-secondary school students from eligibility for survivors' annuities. Repeals certain provisions to preserve the financial solvency of the Railroad Retirement Act. Title II: Revenue Increases - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the tier II tax on railroad employees, employers, and employee representatives and to extend such tax from July 1, 1984, until June 30, 1986. Provides for adjustments of such tax rates after July 1, 1986, depending upon the tier…
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Cosponsors (20)
19 Democrats1 Republican