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H.R. 2590 112th Congress House

Seniors Protection Act of 2011

Official title: To ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other Federal benefits, as well as Federal, State, and l… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other Federal benefits, as well as Federal, State, and local government retirees, receive a one-time $250 payment due to there being no cost-of-living adjustment in 2011.

Introduced: July 19, 2011 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Disability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIncome tax credits
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Inflation and pricesPoverty and welfare assistanceRailroadsSocial security and elderly assistanceVeterans' pensions and compensation
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This bill died when the 112th Congress ended
It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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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Jul 20, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 19, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 19, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 20, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Seniors Protection Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.

Allows a tax credit for $250 ($500 in the case of a joint return if both spouses are eligible) for certain federal, state, and territorial retirees.


 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2711 Supporting Our Seniors COLA Act of 2011
  • HR 3758 Social Security Safety Dividend Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 3
FILNER, BOB
· Jul 19, 2011
JACKSON, JESSE
· Jul 19, 2011
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 19, 2011
REYES, SILVESTRE
· Jul 19, 2011
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jul 19, 2011
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 19, 2011
TOWNS, EDOLPHUS
· Jul 19, 2011
WU, DAVID
· Jul 19, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2590: Seniors Protection Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2590/
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"H.R. 2590: Seniors Protection Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2590/.
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H.R. 2590, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2590/.
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