Bill Sponsor
House Bill 142
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 3, 2019
Latest Action
Jan 31, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
142
Congress
116
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Illinois
Democrat
New Jersey
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2019

This bill allows an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness to receive disability payments under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program during the waiting period for such payments (which typically lasts five months). It also establishes a phased-in payment schedule for such payments.

These provisions shall expire January 1, 2025.

Text (1)
January 3, 2019
Actions (3)
01/31/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
01/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:30 PM