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H.R. 158 (99th)

Social Security Modernization Act

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

7 February 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2]

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Summary

Social Security Modernization Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide that the combined earnings of a married couple which are attributable to the period of their marriage shall be shared equally between them for purposes of determining the eligibility for and amount of OASDI benefits to which each spouse is or may become separately entitled. Credits the survivor of the marriage with 100 percent of the combined total wages for the period of the marriage. Provides that this Act shall not apply in specified cases where it would result in a reduction of OASDI benefits.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Source: Committee

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