H.R. 4547 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
H.R. 4547 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Dec 5, 2017, sponsored by Sam Johnson with 75 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 115-165
What it does
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 TITLE I--STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT AND BENEFICIARY PROTECTION (Sec. 101) This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make annual grants to each state's protection and advocacy system for the purpose of conducting reviews of representative payees under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Johnson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2018
- Passed the SenateMar 23, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentApr 3, 2018
- Became lawApr 13, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-165. (Apr 13, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 5, 2018 · Passed396–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018House · Feb 5, 2018
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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