Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Notch Fairness Act of 2019 This bill increases Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits for certain individuals born between 1917 and 1921, referred to as the Notch years. Currently, these individuals receive lower cost-of-living increases than individuals born in 1916 or earlier, as a result of legislative changes to OASDI benefits enacted in 1977. Under the bill, eligible individuals may elect to (1) recompute and increase their current primary insurance amount according to a specified schedule, or (2) receive lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1222)
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1222)
Social Welfare
Inflation and pricesSocial security and elderly assistance
Notch Fairness Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4570| House
| Updated: 9/27/2019
Notch Fairness Act of 2019 This bill increases Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits for certain individuals born between 1917 and 1921, referred to as the Notch years. Currently, these individuals receive lower cost-of-living increases than individuals born in 1916 or earlier, as a result of legislative changes to OASDI benefits enacted in 1977. Under the bill, eligible individuals may elect to (1) recompute and increase their current primary insurance amount according to a specified schedule, or (2) receive lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000.