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H.R. 1052 (105th)

Cost of Living Accountability Act of 1997

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Introduced

13 March 1997

Last action

19 March 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

Summary

Cost of Living Accountability Act of 1997 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that changes to the Consumer Price Index used in making cost of living adjustments in OASDI benefits are restricted to changes specifically authorized by law.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E464)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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