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Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8954) Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove social security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to Medicare beneficiaries in order to protect Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft. 9/17/2008--Introduced. Social Security Number Protection Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and begin to implement procedures to eliminate the unnecessary collection, use, and display of Social Security account numbers of Medicare beneficiaries on Medicare identification cards and communications. Prohibits a Social Security card also from storing a Social Security account number electronically. Allows the display of a Social Security number on written or electronic communications only if the Secretary determines that its inclusion on such communications is essential for the operation of the Medicare program.
Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextFor the relief of Thomas J. Sherlock. 9/8/2008--Introduced. Provides for the relief of Thomas J. Sherlock.
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Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. 7/31/2008--Introduced. (There is 1 other summary) Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the employment eligibility confirmation pilot programs (which includes the E-Verify basic pilot program). Directs the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enter into a fiscal year agreement which shall: (1) provide funds to the Commissioner for such programs' full costs in quarterly advances; and (2) require an annual accounting and reconciliation of costs incurred and funds provided. Provides for funding continuation in the absence of an agreement. Requires that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct studies regarding: (1) erroneous tentative nonconfirmations [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that wages earned, and self-employment income derived, by individuals while such individuals were not citizens or nationals of the United States and were illegally in the United States shall not be credited for coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under such title. 7/28/2008--Introduced. Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that wages earned, and self-employment income derived by, individuals while they were not U.S. citizens or nationals, and were in the United States illegally, shall not be credited for coverage under the OASDI program.
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Latest Action: 07/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide monthly benefits for certain uninsured children living without parents. 7/24/2008--Introduced. Social Security Uninsured Children's Entitlement Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to entitle certain uninsured children to new monthly benefits treated as monthly insurance benefits payable under the OASDI benefit program.
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Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill TextTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards. 9/29/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish cost-effective procedures to ensure that Social Security account numbers are not included on Medicare cards. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to report to Congress after one year on the implementation of this Act, including line-item estimates of and justifications for associated costs, taking into consideration, among other factors, cost-effectiveness and beneficiary outreach and education.
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Latest Action: 07/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. Bill TextTo provide for State enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources, expansion of America's supply of natural gas and oil, and for other purposes. 7/8/2008--Introduced. Grow American Supply Act - Amends the Submerged Lands Act (SLA) regarding the delineation of lateral offshore state boundaries with respect to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and related oil and gas mineral rights.Amends OCSLA with respect to Adjacent Zones and Planning Areas in the outer Continental Shelf (OCS) subsoil and seabed. Revises procedures governing natural gas lease administration. Requires deposit of a portion of OCS receipts from certain new leases into a Special Dedicated Account in the Social Security Trust Fund to reduce Social Security debt. Establishes the Deficit Reduction Trust Fund to accept specified OCS receipts to reduce the federal debt. Prohibits oil and gas leasing east of the Military Mission Line. Cites conditions for [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/08/2008 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. With written report No. 110-410. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 7/8/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2009 - Makes appropriations for FY2009 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/09/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. Bill TextTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards. 6/26/2008--Introduced. Medicare Card Security Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that Social Security numbers are not displayed on Medicare cards.
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Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend tile XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraud under the Medicare program. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement procedures to change the Medicare beneficiary identifer used to identify individuals entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), or enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), so that such an individual's Social Security number is not used. Amends SSA title XVIII to direct the Secretary to establish and implement a system to verify on a monthly basis that the claims for reimbursement under Medicare part B for physicians' services furnished in high risk areas are: (1) for physicians' services actually furnished by the physician (or the physician's group practice); and (2) otherwise accurate. Requires the Secretary to establish [...] show full description
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