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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 26, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Establishment of the Social Security Administration Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions and Conforming Amendments Title III: Effective Dates and Transitional Rules Social Security Reorganization Act of 1993 - Title I: Establishment of the Social Security Administration - Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish the Social Security Administration as an independent executive agency to be governed by a Social Security Board. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Board to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under SSA titles II and XVI. Requires the Board to establish in the Administration an Office of the Beneficiary Ombudsman, to be headed by a Beneficiary Ombudsman who shall represent the interest and views of OASDI and SSI beneficiaries. Transfers to the Board all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pertaining to such programs. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions And Conforming Amendments - Sets forth a contributor and beneficiary bill of rights. Makes conforming amendments to SSA titles II and XVI. Requires the Board to report to the Congress within 120 days after the beginning of each regular session on its administration under SSA. Requires the Secretary to study and make recommendations on the most effective methods of providing economic security and on the administrative policy for the programs. Sets forth rules of construction. Title III: Effective Dates and Transitional Rules - Sets forth effective dates and transitional rules.
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Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-44] · R–CA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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