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Social Security Benefits Protection Act of 2003

Introduced: November 17, 2003 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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 3 steps
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Became law
Dec 1, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Nov 17, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 17, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Benefits Protection Act of 2003 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to continue an individual's entitlement to benefits through the month of his or her death, without affecting any other person's entitlement to benefits for that month. Disregards benefits received for the month in which the individual dies for purposes of the maximum benefit cap.

What's happening now December 1, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3502: Social Security Benefits Protection Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3502/
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"H.R. 3502: Social Security Benefits Protection Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3502/.
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H.R. 3502, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3502/.
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