House Bill 1401
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 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
1401
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2019
This bill establishes a temporary commission within the legislative branch to address the solvency of the two Social Security trust funds.
The commission shall issue a report to Congress with recommendations and proposed legislation to ensure the solvency of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund for at least 75 years.
Congress shall consider the proposed legislation under expedited procedures provided for in the bill.
February 27, 2019
02/27/2019
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:42 PM