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HR 2237 115th Congress House

Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017

Official title: To provide for phased-in payment of Social Security Disability Insurance payments during the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness.

Introduced: April 28, 2017 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 11, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 142 Reintroduced Bill Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019
  • HR 5347 Reintroduction of Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2016
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2237: Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2237/
MLA
"H.R. 2237: Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2237/.
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H.R. 2237, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2237/.
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