To increase the disability earning limitation under the Railroad Retirement Act and to index the amount of allowable earnings consistent with increases in the substantial gainful activity dollar amount under the Social Security Act.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to replace the $400 in earnings limit that an individual under retirement age can earn while continuing to receive an annuity due to a disabling permanent physical or mental condition with a monthly allowable earning. Replaces the $4,800 in earnings limit that such an individual can earn while continuing to receive such an annuity with an annual earning limitation computed by totaling the monthly allowable earning for each month of the year. Sets forth a calculation for determining payment of the annuity if the annual earning exceeds the annual allowable earning. Sets the monthly allowable earning at $700 and for years after 2007 as the larger of the amount for the previous year or the amount calculated using a formula based on the national average wage index.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7621-7622)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5483.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7621-7622)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7621-7622)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 109-478.
Became Public Law No: 109-478.
Enacted as Public Law 109-478
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