H.R. 3954 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 3954 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 29, 2005, sponsored by Stephanie Herseth Sandlin with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to limit increases in the monthly Medicare premium, including the Medicare Advantage prescription drug program premium, to 25% of any Social Security cost of living increase.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 17, 2005)
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