Senate Bill 1309
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1309
Congress
115
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act
This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to direct the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Social Security coverage to tribal council members.
June 7, 2017
06/07/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
06/07/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:39 PM