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S 2570 110th Congress Senate

Robert James Act of 2008

Official title: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social Security of the 5-month waiting period for entitlement t… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social Security of the 5-month waiting period for entitlement to benefits based on disability in cases in which the Commissioner determines that such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries.

Introduced: January 29, 2008 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
Social Welfare DisabledHealthOld age, survivors and disability insuranceSocial security beneficiaries
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Social security eligibilityTerminally ill
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This bill died when the 110th Congress ended
It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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 29, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 29, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
Jan 29, 2008
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action January 29, 2008

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Robert James Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social Security of the five-month waiting period for entitlement to benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2713 Related bill Joseph H. Seall Act of 2007
  • HR 5812 Identical bill Robert James Act of 2008
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