A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide better work incentives and improved accountability in the disability insurance program, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3236 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Mar 27, 1979, sponsored by Jake Pickle. Congress held 13 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 27, 1979
Policy area: Social welfare
Public law: Public Law 96-265

Sponsor

Jake Pickle (D-TX)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 27, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJun 9, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 3236, to amend title II of the social security act to provide better work incentives and…House · Sep 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 3236, disability insurance, by eliminating child benefits for children 18 or older who attend…Senate · Dec 5, 1979
To sustain the ruling of the chair that the baye amendment to H.R. 3236 is not germane. (see RC 19) (motion…Senate · Jan 30, 1980
To amend H.R. 3236, removing certain work incentives for the disabled recipients of supplemental security…Senate · Jan 30, 1980
To amend H.R. 3236 by making the sponsor's affidavit of support of an alien a legally binding and…Senate · Jan 30, 1980
To amend H.R. 3236 by striking the section relating to use of the internal revenue service to collect child…Senate · Jan 30, 1980
To amend the metzenbaum amendment to H.R. 3236 by limiting monthly disability insurance benefits to the…Senate · Jan 30, 1980
To amend H.R. 3236 by limiting disability insurance benefits to not more than 100% of the individual's…Senate · Jan 30, 1980
To amend H.R. 3236 by increasing the limit of middle income family benefits. (motion failed) see note(s) 24Senate · Jan 31, 1980
To amend H.R. 3236 by retaining the rights of employers to pay certain fica taxes for employees. (motion…Senate · Jan 31, 1980
To agree to an amendment to H.R. 3236 relating to inclusion in wages of fica taxes paid by small business…Senate · Jan 31, 1980
To pass H.R. 3236. (motion passed) see note(s) 24Senate · Jan 31, 1980
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 3236, amending the social security act to provide better work…House · May 22, 1980

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