H.R. 3996 (102nd): Social Security Reorganization Act of 1991

Introduced:
Nov 26, 1991 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. Alfred McCandless [R-CA37]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 623 (103rd) on Jan 26, 1993.

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 26, 1991, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 26, 1991
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To establish the Social Security Administration as an independent agency, which shall be headed by a Social Security Board, and which shall be responsible for the administration of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act and the supplemental security income program under title XVI of such Act.

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11/26/1991--Introduced.
Social Security Reorganization Act of 1991 -
Title I - Establishment of the Social Security Administration
Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act to establish the Social Security Administration as an independent executive agency to be governed by a Social Security Board. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Board to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income program under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Transfers to the Board all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pertaining to such programs.
Title II - Miscellaneous Provisions And Conforming Amendments
Sets forth a contributor and beneficiary bill of rights. Makes conforming amendments to titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Requires the Board to report to the Congress within 120 days after the beginning of each regular session on its administration under the Social Security Act. Requires the Secretary to study and make recommendations on the most effective methods of providing economic security and on the administrative policy for the programs. Sets forth rules of construction.
Title III - Effective Dates and Transitional Rules
Sets forth effective dates and transitional rules.

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