H.R. 5510 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2008
H.R. 5510 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 28, 2008, sponsored by Charles Wilson with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability insurance benefits for terminally ill individuals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles Wilson (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Mar 6, 2008)
More bills from Charles Wilson in the 110th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 110th Congress
- S. 1002: Older Americans Reauthorization Technical Corrections Act
- S. 845: Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007
- H.R. 2608: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
- H.R. 82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 184: To extend for 1 year the availability of supplemental social services block grant funding.
- H.R. 368: Notch Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 1380: Social Security Benefits Fairness Act of 2007
- H.R. 1668: Proportionate Final Benefit Act of 2007
- H.R. 1783: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 3046: Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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