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H.R. 743 (108th)

Social Security Protection Act of 2004

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Introduced

12 February 2003

Last action

2 March 2004 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-203.

Sponsors

Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]

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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 payee. 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 cap on assessments owed by attorney representatives upon receiving payments for past-due benefits. Sets 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. 12 February 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E229-230)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 February 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 March 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 180 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H1524-1533)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 March 2003

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 180 (Roll no. 44).(text: CR H1524-1533)

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 March 2003

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Doggett objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 March 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 743.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 March 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1524-1550)

    Source: Floor

  12. 5 March 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Shaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 March 2003

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 2.

    Source: Committee

  14. 13 March 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 24 March 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 24 March 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-46.

    Source: Committee

  17. 24 March 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-46.

    Source: Committee

  18. 1 April 2003

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 168 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 743 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  19. 2 April 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 2 April 2003

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 396 - 28 (Roll no. 102).

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 April 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 396 - 28 (Roll no. 102).

    Source: Floor

  22. 2 April 2003

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 220 (Roll no. 101).

    Source: Floor

  23. 2 April 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Green (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H2667-2668)

    Source: Floor

  24. 2 April 2003

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 743 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  25. 2 April 2003

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 168. (consideration: CR H2625-2669; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2625-2634)

    Source: Floor

  26. 2 April 2003

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 168 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 3 April 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  28. 17 September 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  29. 29 October 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 349.

    Source: Calendars

  30. 29 October 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-176. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  31. 29 October 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-176. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  32. 9 December 2003

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S16159-16196; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S16159-16180)

    Source: Floor

  33. 9 December 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S16183-16196)

    Source: Floor

  34. 20 January 2004

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  35. 10 February 2004

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 520 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 743 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. It shall be in order to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 743.

    Source: Floor

  36. 11 February 2004

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 11 February 2004

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 19 (Roll no. 23). (consideration: CR H443-465, H477-478; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H443-456)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 11 February 2004

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 19 (Roll no. 23).(consideration: CR H443-465, H477-478; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H443-456)

    Source: NotUsed

  39. 11 February 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Shaw motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 743.

    Source: Floor

  40. 11 February 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 11 February 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 520, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 11 February 2004

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 520 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  43. 24 February 2004

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  44. 24 February 2004

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  45. 2 March 2004

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-203.

    Source: President

  46. 2 March 2004

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  47. 2 March 2004

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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