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HR 743 - Social Security Protection Act of 2003 - National Key Vote

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Title: Social Security Protection Act of 2003

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that would amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Social Security Administration's ability to protect its program.

Highlights:

  • Allows benefits to be reissued if a representative payee mishandles funds.
  • Imposes fines on individuals committing benefit fraud.
  • Prohibits felons from collecting benefits.

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