US HB6124 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on September 20 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-09-20 - Became Public Law No: 115-243.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members. In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

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Title

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-09-20SenateBecame Public Law No: 115-243.
2018-09-20SenateSigned by President.
2018-09-12SenatePresented to President.
2018-09-07SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2018-09-06SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)
2018-07-25SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
2018-07-24HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2018-07-24HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)
2018-07-24HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.
2018-07-24HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)
2018-07-24HouseMr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2018-06-29HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
2018-06-29HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.
2018-06-27HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
2018-06-21HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2018-06-21HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-06-15HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2018-06-15HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB2860 (Related) 2017-06-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
SB1309 (Related) 2017-06-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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