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HR 3637 109th Congress House

Social Security Benefit Protection Act of 2005

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent a decrease in Social Security benefits resulting from Medicare part D premiums increases.

Introduced: July 29, 2005 Introduced by: Thompson, Mike Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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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Aug 5, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 4, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 29, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 29, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 5, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Benefit Protection Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit a decrease in Social Security benefits resulting from Medicare part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) premium increases.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3954 Related bill Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2005
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3637: Social Security Benefit Protection Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3637/
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"H.R. 3637: Social Security Benefit Protection Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3637/.
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H.R. 3637, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3637/.
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