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Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-4547| House 
| Updated: 4/13/2018
Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (75)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)James B. Renacci (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)David G. Reichert (Republican)Sander M. Levin (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Diane Black (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Kevin Yoder (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 TITLE I--STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT AND BENEFICIARY PROTECTION (Sec. 101) This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make annual grants to each state's protection and advocacy system for the purpose of conducting reviews of representative payees under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. The SSA must also conduct periodic onsite reviews of individual and organizational payees. (Sec. 102) The bill lessens certain monitoring requirements with respect to specified family members who are serving as representative payees. (Sec. 103) The SSA must: (1) enter into agreements with each state for the purpose of sharing information to identify represented minor beneficiaries who are in foster care; and (2) determine the appropriate representative payee for any represented minor beneficiary who has entered foster care, exited foster care, or changed foster care placement in a given month. The Government Accountability Office must report to specified congressional committees on certain issues related to represented minor beneficiaries in foster care. (Sec. 104) The bill modifies provisions related to overpayment liability with respect to a represented minor beneficiary in foster care. (Sec. 105) The SSA must report to specified congressional committees on certain issues related to representative payment with respect to SSI and OASDI benefits. TITLE II--IMPROVING PAYEE SELECTION AND QUALITY (Sec. 201) The bill provides for advance designation of representative payees. (Sec. 202) In general, an individual who has been convicted of a felony, or of an attempt or a conspiracy to commit a felony, may not serve as a representative payee. (Sec. 203) An individual who has a representative payee may not also serve as a representative payee.

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Timeline
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H741-749)
Feb 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4547.
Feb 5, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 5, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H762-763)
Feb 5, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H741-746)
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Feb 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 23, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1982)
Mar 23, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1982)
Mar 23, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 23, 2018
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 3, 2018
Presented to President.
Apr 13, 2018
Signed by President.
Apr 13, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-165.
  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 5, 2018
    Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H741-749)


  • February 5, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4547.


  • February 5, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 5, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H762-763)


  • February 5, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H741-746)
    View Vote


  • February 5, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 6, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 23, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1982)


  • March 23, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1982)


  • March 23, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 23, 2018
    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 3, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • April 13, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • April 13, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-165.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4820: To extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDisability assistanceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsMarriage and family statusSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local courtsState and local government operations

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-4547| House 
| Updated: 4/13/2018
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 TITLE I--STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT AND BENEFICIARY PROTECTION (Sec. 101) This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make annual grants to each state's protection and advocacy system for the purpose of conducting reviews of representative payees under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. The SSA must also conduct periodic onsite reviews of individual and organizational payees. (Sec. 102) The bill lessens certain monitoring requirements with respect to specified family members who are serving as representative payees. (Sec. 103) The SSA must: (1) enter into agreements with each state for the purpose of sharing information to identify represented minor beneficiaries who are in foster care; and (2) determine the appropriate representative payee for any represented minor beneficiary who has entered foster care, exited foster care, or changed foster care placement in a given month. The Government Accountability Office must report to specified congressional committees on certain issues related to represented minor beneficiaries in foster care. (Sec. 104) The bill modifies provisions related to overpayment liability with respect to a represented minor beneficiary in foster care. (Sec. 105) The SSA must report to specified congressional committees on certain issues related to representative payment with respect to SSI and OASDI benefits. TITLE II--IMPROVING PAYEE SELECTION AND QUALITY (Sec. 201) The bill provides for advance designation of representative payees. (Sec. 202) In general, an individual who has been convicted of a felony, or of an attempt or a conspiracy to commit a felony, may not serve as a representative payee. (Sec. 203) An individual who has a representative payee may not also serve as a representative payee.

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Timeline
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H741-749)
Feb 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4547.
Feb 5, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 5, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H762-763)
Feb 5, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H741-746)
View Vote
Feb 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 23, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1982)
Mar 23, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1982)
Mar 23, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 23, 2018
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 3, 2018
Presented to President.
Apr 13, 2018
Signed by President.
Apr 13, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-165.
  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 5, 2018
    Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H741-749)


  • February 5, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4547.


  • February 5, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 5, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H762-763)


  • February 5, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H741-746)
    View Vote


  • February 5, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 6, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 23, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1982)


  • March 23, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1982)


  • March 23, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 23, 2018
    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 3, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • April 13, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • April 13, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-165.
Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (75)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)James B. Renacci (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)David G. Reichert (Republican)Sander M. Levin (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Diane Black (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Kevin Yoder (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4820: To extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDisability assistanceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsMarriage and family statusSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local courtsState and local government operations