US SB1616 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes procedures for closing or reducing services at Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, including requirements related to public hearings, opportunities for comment, and notice to Congress and the public. The SSA shall report to Congress on previous office closures and submit a plan to ensure that field offices maintain their current levels of provided services.
Title
Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-22 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2901 (Related) 2019-05-22 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Public participation and lobbying
Social Security Administration
Social security and elderly assistance
Social welfare
Executive agency funding and structure
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Public participation and lobbying
Social Security Administration
Social security and elderly assistance
Social welfare
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1616/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1616/BILLS-116s1616is.pdf |
