A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the treatment of Social Security "notch babies".
Latest action · Nov 1, 2007 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedNov 1, 2007
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Honors the sacrifice of those born in the "notch" years of 1917 through 1926.
Recognizes the differences in Social Security benefits calculated for those born in 1917 and the years following, as compared with those born between 1911 and 1916.
Expresses regret that there has been no resolution to the satisfaction of millions of seniors born from 1917 through 1926.
Calls for corrective legislation similar to bills introduced in the Senate in the 105th through 108th Congresses to address the "notch" benefit disparity.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Nov 1, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NC | Richard Burr | Original | Nov 1, 2007 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 1, 2007Introduced in Senate
- Nov 1, 2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 1, 2007Introduced in Senate
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