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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 2, 1995
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act should be maintained and that any changes to the program should be made only to preserve benefits and strengthen the long-term solvency and integrity of the program.
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Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4] · R–KY
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8180-8181)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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