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HR 201 101th Congress House

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving…

Official title: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and su… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions.

Introduced: January 3, 1989 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Civil Service pensionsOld age, survivors and disability insurance
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 12, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 3, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 12, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement that the amount of monthly benefits payable to a spouse, surviving spouse, or parent be reduced by the amount such individual receives in monthly payments from a Federal or State pension plan.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 18, 1990
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 201: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-201/
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"H.R. 201: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-201/.
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H.R. 201, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-201/.
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[H.R. 201: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions.](https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-201/)
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