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S 1560 103th Congress Senate

Social Security Administration Independence Act of 1994

Official title: A bill to establish the Social Security Administration as an independent agency, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 18, 1993 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 23, 1994
See also H.R. 4277.
May 23, 1994
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4277 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S6186)
Mar 3, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 3, 1994
Received in the House.
Mar 3, 1994
Held at the desk.
Mar 2, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 2, 1994
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 2, 1994
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2193-2217)
Jan 25, 1994
By Senator Moynihan from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 103-221.
Nov 19, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16535-16537)
Nov 19, 1993
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
Nov 19, 1993
Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Moynihan without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 19, 1993
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 18, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct 18, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13836-13837)
Oct 18, 1993
Introduced in Senate
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 1,475 – To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings test for individuals who have attained… Withdrawn Mar 2, 1994
SAMDT 1,474 – To amend title II of the Social Security Act to institute certain reforms relating to the provision of disabi… Pending Mar 2, 1994
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 Latest action May 23, 1994

See also H.R. 4277.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Establishment of New Independent Agency

Title II: Conforming Amendments and Rules of Construction

Social Security Administration Independence Act of 1993 - Title I: Establishment of New Independent Agency - Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish an independent Social Security Administration, headed by a Commissioner, to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income program under SSA titles II and XVI. Establishes a Social Security Advisory Board to advise the Commissioner on policies related to such programs. Transfers to the Administration all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) pertaining to such programs. Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Conforming Amendments - Makes conforming amendments to SSA and other Federal laws.

Replaces the Advisory Council on Social Security with an Advisory Council on Hospital and Supplemental Medical Insurance.

Sets forth rules of construction.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4277 Related document Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Oct 18, 1993
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