To ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other Federal benefits receive a one-time $250 payment in the event that no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.
Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1530)
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Mr. Pomeroy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8094-8100; text of measure as introduced: CR H8094-8096)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5987.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8107-8108)
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611).
Roll Call #611 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611).
Roll Call #611 (House)