Skip to main content

S. 1758

Referred to Committee

Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2015

Introduced 7/14/2015•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5153-5154)

7/14/2015 • Senate

Summary

Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2015

Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance), VIII (Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans), and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to prohibit from receiving benefits under those titles any individual who is the subject of: (1) an outstanding arrest warrant for a felony, or (2) an outstanding arrest warrant for violating a condition of prohibition or parole imposed under federal or state law.

Directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to furnish any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, upon written request, with the current address, Social Security number, and photograph of any recipient of title VIII benefits if the officer furnishes the SSA with the individual's name and other identifying information as reasonably required to establish the individual's unique identity, and notifies the SSA that: (1) the individual is fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, or the individual is violating a condition of probation or parole; and (2) the location or apprehension of such individual is within the officer's official duties.

Introduced in Senate • 7/14/2015

Enter your district to see how this bill affects your community
-

Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Social Welfare
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial security and elderly assistanceVeterans' pensions and compensation

Congressional Votes (0)

No recorded votes yet

Roll call votes will appear here as the bill moves through Congress

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

S[
Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]

Republican • IN

Sponsored 7/14/2015

No cosponsors yet

Cosponsors may be added as the bill moves through Congress

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 14, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5153-5154)

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate7/14/2015

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0