Social Security Preservation Act of 1997 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to require the Managing Trustee of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (trust funds) to ensure that the annual surplus of the trust funds is invested in: (1) marketable interest-bearing obligations of the United States or obligations guaranteed by the United States; or (2) certificates of deposit in insured depository institutions. Outlines provisions for determining the annual surplus of the trust funds.
Prohibits disinvestment of trust fund amounts from public debt obligations, any refraining from making such investments, or any delay in making normal deposits in such trust funds for public debt limit-related purposes. Authorizes the sale of trust fund public debt obligations for the payment of cash benefits and administrative expenses, with conditions, including notification to each House of Congress and the Comptroller General at least three days in advance of such sale.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H23-28)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H662-670)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1289-1291)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2080-2088)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3301)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5044-5052)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7898)
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