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Social Security Disability and Rehabilitation Act of 1994

Introduced: February 23, 1994 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 24, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1794-1795)
Feb 23, 1994
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 23, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1743-1744)
Feb 23, 1994
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1420-1421)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Disability and Rehabilitation Act of 1994 - Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require individuals on drugs or alcohol to: (1) undergo, or be scheduled for, appropriate treatment for substance abuse if it is reasonably available; (2) comply with the terms of such treatment; and (3) have a qualified governmental representative payee in order to receive disability benefits under the social security disability insurance (SSDI) and SSI programs.

Sets up a monitoring and testing program under each such title for ensuring such compliance, with benefits terminated or suspended in cases of noncompliance, and with all disability benefits related to substance abuse terminated after three years.

Requires the proceeds derived from criminal activities to support substance abuse to be considered substantial gainful activity. Revises penalty provisions, with changes providing for the exclusion of SSDI and SSI program defrauders from such programs and other Federal health and social services programs. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) assure that every individual on drugs or alcohol who is receiving SSDI or SSI disability benefits be given high priority for treatment through entities supported by State substance abuse block grants; and (2) provide for the establishment of referral and monitoring agencies for each State for carrying out treatment requirements under this Act.

What's happening now February 24, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1794-1795)

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