Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2008
Latest action · Mar 6, 2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 17
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 11, 2008 to Sep 11, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Mar 11, 2008 | |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | Mar 13, 2008 | |
| D-IL | Jerry F. Costello | Mar 13, 2008 | |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Mar 31, 2008 | |
| D-GA | David Scott | Mar 31, 2008 | |
| R-PA | Phil English | Mar 31, 2008 | |
| D-TX | Gene Green | Apr 14, 2008 | |
| D-IN | Baron P. Hill | Apr 17, 2008 | |
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Apr 23, 2008 | |
| R-TX | Ron Paul | Apr 30, 2008 | |
| D-NJ | Rush Holt | Apr 30, 2008 | |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Apr 30, 2008 | |
| D-OR | Peter A. DeFazio | Jun 12, 2008 | |
| D-CA | Sam Farr | Jun 12, 2008 | |
| D-MI | John Conyers, Jr. | Jul 8, 2008 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 6, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
- Feb 28, 2008Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2050 | Arthur Woolweaver, Jr. Social Security Act Improvements for the Terminally Ill Act | Related bill | Sep 12, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 28, 2008Introduced in House
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