H.R. 13549 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To increase benefits under the Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance system, to improve the actuarial status of the trust funds of such system, and otherwise improve such system; to amend the public assistance and maternal and child health
H.R. 13549 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1958, sponsored by Wilbur Mills. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1958
- Policy area
- Social welfare
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1958
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
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