United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4988 — Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of, and repeal authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

  2. Referred to House Ways and Means

  3. Referred to House Judiciary

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

  5. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4988 do?
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of, and repeal authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits.
Who sponsors HR 4988?
HR 4988 is sponsored by Patrick Murphy (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 4988?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4988?
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