To amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize voluntary agreements for coverage of Indian tribal council members, and for other purposes.
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits under Social Security to tribal council members.
In addition, the bill allows tribal council members to receive Social Security credit for taxes paid prior to the establishment of the agreement, if the taxes were timely paid in good faith and not subsequently refunded.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-801.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7118-7119)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7118)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7118)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)
Enacted as Public Law 115-243
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-243.
Became Public Law No: 115-243.