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H.R. 11840 (94th)

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for homemakers under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.

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Introduced

10 February 1976

Last action

10 February 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20]

Subjects

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Source updated

1 August 2024

Summary

Extends to homemakers the coverage of title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. Defines the term "homemaker" for the purposes of this Act. States that the amount which a homemaker will be credited with earning in any month will be based on the average wage paid in the labor market for the same kind of services. Authorizes the appropriation, from specified trust funds of the Social Security program, of such funds as may be required by reason of the coverage of homemakers pursuant to this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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