Senate Bill 1616
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
1616
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019
This bill establishes procedures for closing or reducing services at Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, including requirements related to public hearings, opportunities for comment, and notice to Congress and the public.
The SSA shall report to Congress on previous office closures and submit a plan to ensure that field offices maintain their current levels of provided services.
May 22, 2019
05/22/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/22/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:42 AM