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H. Res. 446 97th Congress House

A resolution to amend Rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent consideration through the duration of the 97th Congress of legislation which would reduce benefits or cost of…

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Official title: A resolution to amend Rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent consideration through the duration of the 97th Congress of legislation which would reduce benefits or cost of living adjustments under Social Security and other federally administered retirement programs.

Introduced: April 29, 1982 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 97th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 29, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Apr 29, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 29, 1982

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House, during the Ninety-seventh Congress, to consider legislation that would reduce benefits or cost of living adjustments now or in the future under: (1) title II of the Social Security Act (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance); (2) the Railroad Retirement Act; (3) any retirement system for civilian employees of the Federal Government; and (4) any provision of law providing retired or retainer pay for members of the uniformed services.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 29, 1982
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 29, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 446: A resolution to amend Rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent consideration through the duration of the 97th Congress of legislation which would reduce benefits or cost of living adjustments under Social Security and other federally administered retirement programs.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-446/
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"H. Res. 446: A resolution to amend Rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent consideration through the duration of the 97th Congress of legislation which would reduce benefits or cost of living adjustments under Social Security and other federally administered retirement programs.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-446/.
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H. Res. 446, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-446/.
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[H. Res. 446: A resolution to amend Rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent consideration through the duration of the 97th Congress of legislation which would reduce benefits or cost of living adjustments under Social Security and other federally administered retirement programs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-446/)
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