H.R. 3638100th CongressHouse Bill

Social Security Flat Rate COLA Act of 1987

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Social Security Flat Rate COLA Act of 1987 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to: (1) base cost-of-living increases solely on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index; and (2) provide for a single annual cost-of-living increase in primary insurance amounts at a uniform flat rate. Provides for further amendments regarding cost-of-living adjustments and: (1) Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (SSI) under title XVI of the Social Security Act; (2) supplementary medical insurance under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Act; (3) veterans' pension and survivors' benefits; and (4) limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus, and other such plans.

Introduced Nov 10, 1987
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Timothy Penny

Democrat

U.S. Representative · MN-1

3 cosponsors — mostly Republicans

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