H.R. 6299 · 98th Congress · enacted
A bill to ensure the payment in 1985 of cost of living increases under the OASDI program in title II of the Social Security Act, and to provide for a study of certain changes which might be made in the provisions authorizing cost of living adjustments under that program.
Became Public Law No: 98-604.
Latest official action 1984-10-30 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Provides that there will be a cost-of-living increase in benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act for 1985 without regard to whether the three percent threshold is met. Directs the Office of the Actuary of the Social Security Administration to conduct a study on possible improvements in the application and operation of cost-of-living adjustment provisions under title II. Requires the Office to report on such study to appropriate congressional committees by September 1, 1985.
Congressional Research Service · 1984-09-25
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