Social Security Protection Act of 2003

Summary

Social Security Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Social Security Act to direct, with certain limitations, the Commissioner of Social Security to fully reimburse Social Security beneficiaries for any part of their benefit that was misused by a representative payee. Defines misuse of benefits. Establishes that a representative payee that is not a Federal, State, or local government agency will be held liable for misuse of funds and for lying or withholding information relevant to his right to be a representative. Forbids a prospective representative payee of a beneficiary from serving if he has been convicted of any Federal or State offense resulting in imprisonment for more than one year, unless the Commissioner deems it appropriate. Forbids a fugitive felon from serving as a representative payee. Identifies attorneys who have received certain sanctions as ineligible to be representative payees. Establishes that certain individuals fleeing prosecution, custody, or confinement, or violating probation or parole shall not be allowed benefits unless the Commissioner finds good cause to allow them. Forbids benefits from being distributed to individuals violating probation or parole under State or Federal law. Forbids payment of benefits to individuals removed from the United States. Provides for disqualification from payment during trial work period upon conviction of fraudulent concealment of work activity. Outlines authority for judicial orders of restitution. Sets a cap on assessments owed by attorney representatives upon receiving payments for past-due benefits. Sets a cap of 25 percent of the amount of payment of past-due benefits for a payment from the Commissioner to an attorney representative. Extends availability of Federal and State work incentive services to additional individuals.

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Timeline

1. 25 February 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 February 2003

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 February 2003

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2707-2708)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 25 February 2003 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 February 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 February 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 February 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

Related records

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