H.R. 2378 (107th): To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum amount of the lump-sum death benefit and to allow for payment of such a benefit, in the absence of an eligible surviving spouse or child, to the legal representative of the estate of the deceased individual.

Introduced:
Jun 28, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Clement [D-TN5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 28, 2001, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 28, 2001
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16 cosponsors (12D, 4R) (show)
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House Ways and Means

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Last updated Jun 28, 2001.
2 pages

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6/28/2001--Introduced.
Amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase from $255 to $300 the maximum amount of the lump-sum death benefit; and (2) allow for payment of such a benefit, in the absence of an eligible surviving spouse or child, to the legal representative of the estate of the deceased individual, if any.

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