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S. 1469 (100th)

A bill to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to restrict the use of "Social Security" or "Social Security Administration" on goods not connected with such Administration.

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Introduced

7 July 1987

Last action

29 July 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

Sponsors

Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE]

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act to authorize a civil action to be brought on behalf of the Social Security Administration against anyone who uses the words "Social Security" or "Social Security Administration" in trade or commerce in a manner which: (1) falsely represents an association with, or authorization by the Social Security Administration; (2) tends to cause confusion or mistake; or (3) tends to deceive.

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Timeline

  1. 7 July 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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