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H.R. 46

Referred to Committee

Social Security Safety Dividend Act of 2019

Introduced 1/3/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

2/7/2019 • House

Summary

Social Security Safety Dividend Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to disburse to recipients of Social Security benefits or certain other federal benefits a $250 payment in years where no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is made.

Individuals entitled to more than one such benefit shall receive only one $250 payment in a non-COLA year. A non-COLA payment shall not be counted as income for determining eligibility for federal assistance or for taxation purposes.

Introduced in House • 1/3/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Social Welfare
Disability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsInflation and pricesPoverty and welfare assistanceRailroadsSocial security and elderly assistanceTransportation employeesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Democrat • TX-18

Sponsored 1/3/2019

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 3, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House1/3/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0