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H.R. 4256 (95th)

Social Security Reform Amendments

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Introduced

2 March 1977

Last action

2 March 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. Buchanan, John [R-AL-6], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10], Rep. Cornell, Robert J. [D-WI-8], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Social Security Reform Amendments - Repeals the earnings limitation under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. Provides benefits under such title to husbands, widowers, and fathers on the same basis as wives, widows, and mothers who presently receive benefits. Eliminates the five- month waiting period for disability benefits. Continues the benefit entitlement under such title through the month of the beneficiary's death. Permits individuals 65 years of age or older to elect an exemption from Social Security coverage and payment of Social Security coverage and payment of Social Security taxes. Eliminates marriage or remarriage of a beneficiary as a factor in terminating or reducing the amount of benefits available. Authorizes direct payments to physicians and other providers at their option under the supplementary medical insurance program of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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