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Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-6124| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2018
David G. Reichert

David G. Reichert

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (6)
David Schweikert (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members. In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 21, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 21, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jun 29, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
Jun 29, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 24, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)
Jul 24, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.
Jul 24, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7118)
Jul 24, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)
Jul 24, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)
Sep 6, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)
Sep 7, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 12, 2018
Presented to President.
Sep 20, 2018
Signed by President.
Sep 20, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-243.
  • June 15, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 21, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 21, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • June 29, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.


  • June 29, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.


  • July 24, 2018
    Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 24, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)


  • July 24, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.


  • July 24, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7118)


  • July 24, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)


  • July 24, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 25, 2018
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • September 6, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)


  • September 6, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)


  • September 7, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 12, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • September 20, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • September 20, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-243.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 115-1309: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit American Indian tribal councils to enter into agreements with the Commissioner of Social Security to obtain social security coverage for services performed by tribal council members.
  • HR 115-2860: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit American Indian tribal councils to enter into agreements with the Commissioner of Social Security to obtain social security coverage for services performed by tribal council members.
Federal-Indian relationsSocial security and elderly assistance

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-6124| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2018
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members. In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.

Bill Text Versions

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6 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 21, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 21, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jun 29, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
Jun 29, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 24, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)
Jul 24, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.
Jul 24, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7118)
Jul 24, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)
Jul 24, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)
Sep 6, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)
Sep 7, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 12, 2018
Presented to President.
Sep 20, 2018
Signed by President.
Sep 20, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-243.
  • June 15, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 21, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 21, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • June 29, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.


  • June 29, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.


  • July 24, 2018
    Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 24, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)


  • July 24, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.


  • July 24, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7118)


  • July 24, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)


  • July 24, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 25, 2018
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • September 6, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)


  • September 6, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)


  • September 7, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 12, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • September 20, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • September 20, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-243.
David G. Reichert

David G. Reichert

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (6)
David Schweikert (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 115-1309: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit American Indian tribal councils to enter into agreements with the Commissioner of Social Security to obtain social security coverage for services performed by tribal council members.
  • HR 115-2860: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit American Indian tribal councils to enter into agreements with the Commissioner of Social Security to obtain social security coverage for services performed by tribal council members.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal-Indian relationsSocial security and elderly assistance