H.R. 5483 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act
H.R. 5483 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 25, 2006, sponsored by Don Young with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 25, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 109-478
What it does
Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to replace the $400 in earnings limit that an individual under retirement age can earn while continuing to receive an annuity due to a disabling permanent physical or mental condition with a monthly allowable earning.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
- Became lawJan 12, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-478. (Jan 12, 2007)
More bills from Don Young in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3104: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II
- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3: SAFETEA-LU
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 4508: Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act of 2005
- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3104: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II
- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3: SAFETEA-LU
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
- S. 1786: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make emergency airport improvement project…
- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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