Rep. Deutch Introduces Bill to Provide for Social Security Benefit Protection

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8467) to "amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, and to provide for Social Security benefit protection."

The bill was introduced on July 21 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means; Energy and Commerce; and Education and Labor committees.

For more information, Rep. Ted Deutch, 2323 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3001; or in district offices at 7900 Glades Road, Ste. 250, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561/470-5440; 5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063; 954/972-6454; 9500 W. Sample Road, Ste. 201, Coral Springs, FL 33065; 954/255-8336.

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