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HR 5483 - 109

Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act

Became Public Law No: 109-478.

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Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act Became Public Law No: 109-478. Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

49 Public Law Feb 2, 2007

(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.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Jan 22, 2007

(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.

81 Passed House without amendment Oct 30, 2006

(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.

79 Reported to House without amendment Oct 30, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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.

00 Introduced in House Jul 24, 2006

Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to increase the amount of employment income that an individual may earn while continuing to receive an annuity due to a disabling permanent physical or mental condition.

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Timeline

Jan 12, 2007

Signed by President.

Jan 12, 2007

Signed by President.

Jan 12, 2007

Became Public Law No: 109-478.

Jan 12, 2007

Became Public Law No: 109-478.

Jan 3, 2007

Presented to President.

Jan 3, 2007

Presented to President.

Dec 11, 2006

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 9, 2006

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)

Dec 9, 2006

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)

Dec 9, 2006

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 9, 2006

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 13, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sep 28, 2006

Received in the Senate.

Sep 27, 2006

Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 27, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7621-7622)

Sep 27, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5483.

Sep 27, 2006

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7621-7622)

Sep 27, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7621-7622)

Sep 27, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 19, 2006

Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-669.

Sep 19, 2006

Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-669.

Sep 19, 2006

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.

Jul 19, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 19, 2006

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

May 26, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

May 25, 2006

Introduced in House

May 25, 2006

Introduced in House

May 25, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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