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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 18, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Establishment of New Independent Agency Title II: Conforming Amendments and Rules of Construction Social Security Administration Independence Act of 1993 - Title I: Establishment of New Independent Agency - Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish an independent Social Security Administration, headed by a Commissioner, to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income program under SSA titles II and XVI. Establishes a Social Security Advisory Board to advise the Commissioner on policies related to such programs. Transfers to the Administration all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) pertaining to such programs. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Conforming Amendments - Makes conforming amendments to SSA and other Federal laws. Replaces the Advisory Council on Social Security with an Advisory Council on Hospital and Supplemental Medical Insurance. Sets forth rules of construction.
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Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D–NY
Legislative record
A procedural vote is different from passage. Passage in one chamber does not establish enactment. Explore the glossary.
See also H.R. 4277.
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4277 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S6186)
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2193-2217)
By Senator Moynihan from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 103-221.
By Senator Moynihan from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 103-221.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Moynihan without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Moynihan without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16535-16537)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13836-13837)
Introduced in Senate
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