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H.R. 647 (103rd)

Social Security Administration Independence Act of 1993

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Introduced

27 January 1993

Last action

1 February 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Establishment of the Social Security Administration as an Independent Agency Title II: Conforming Amendments and Rules of Construction Social Security Administration Independence Act of 1993 - Title I: Establishment of the Social Security Administration as an Independent Agency - Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish as an independent executive agency the Social Security Administration, governed by a Social Security Board, to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income program under SSA titles II and XVI. Establishes in the Administration an Office of the Beneficiary Ombudsman. Transfers to the Board all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) pertaining to such programs. Title II: Conforming Amendments and Rules of Construction - Makes conforming amendments to SSA titles II and XVI. Requires the Board to report to the Congress within 120 days after the beginning of each regular session on its administration under SSA. Requires the Secretary of HHS to study and make recommendations on the most effective methods of providing economic security and on the administrative policy for the programs. Sets forth rules of construction.

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Timeline

  1. 27 January 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 January 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E192)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

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