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Social Security and Medicare Protection and Integrity Act of 1987

Introduced: October 20, 1987 See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 11, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
Nov 6, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from Justice.
Oct 28, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 28, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
Oct 20, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 20, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security and Medicare Protection and Integrity Act of 1987 - Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of the words "Social Security," "Medicare," or other words, letters, symbols, or emblems, in carrying on or advertising a business, product, or service, in a manner which is reasonably calculated to convey a false impression of connection with, or authorization from, the Social Security Administration or the Health Care Financing Administration.

Provides for civil penalties imposed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and injunctions imposed by a U.S. district court.

What's happening now November 11, 1987

Executive Comment Requested from HHS.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 18, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3518: Social Security and Medicare Protection and Integrity Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3518/
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