H.R. 4218 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
No Social Security Benefits for Prisoners Act of 2009
H.R. 4218 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Dec 8, 2009, sponsored by John Tanner with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 111-115
What it does
No Social Security Benefits for Prisoners Act of 2009 - Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to prohibit retroactive payments to individuals during periods for which such individuals are prisoners, fugitive felons, or probation or parole violators.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Tanner (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2009
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2009
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentDec 14, 2009
- Became lawDec 15, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-115. (Dec 15, 2009)
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