S-1698 : Became Public Law


Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act

Excludes payments made under a state eugenics compensation program from classification as income or resources in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any federal public benefit. Defines "state eugenics compensation program" as a state program for compensating individuals who were sterilized under the authority of the state.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-10-07PresidentBecame Public Law No: 114-241.House floor actions
2016-10-07PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2016-09-29FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2016-09-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-09-27FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5949)House floor actions
2016-09-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1698.House floor actions
2016-09-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5949-5950)House floor actions
2016-09-27FloorMr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2016-02-09CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.House floor actions
2016-02-09CommitteeReported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-418.House floor actions
2015-12-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2015-12-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-11-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
2015-11-30FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2015-11-30FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2015-11-30FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8195; text as passed Senate: CR S8195)Senate
2015-07-07CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.Senate
2015-06-25CalendarsIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4652-4653)Senate
2015-06-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Social Welfare
Related Subjects
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Genetics
  • Government liability
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Public housing
  • Sex and reproductive health
  • State and local government operations
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