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The Social Security Act (Act of August 14, 1935) [H. R. 7260] An act to provide for the general welfare by establishing a system of Federal old-age benefits, and by enabling the several States to make more adequate provision for aged persons, blind persons, dependent and crippled children, maternal and child welfare, public health, and the ...
The Social Security Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, created Social Security, a federal safety net for elderly, unemployed and disadvantaged Americans....
The Social Security Act of 1935 is a law enacted by the 74th United States Congress and signed into law by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. The law created the Social Security program as well as insurance against unemployment. The law was part of Roosevelt's New Deal domestic program.
Social Security Act, (August 14, 1935), original U.S. legislation establishing a permanent national old-age pension system through employer and employee contributions; the system was later extended to include dependents, the disabled, and other groups.
The Ways & Means Committee Report on the Social Security Act was introduced in the House on April 4, 1935 and debate began on April 11th. After several days of debate, the bill was passed in the House on April 19, 1935 by a vote of 372 yeas, 33 nays, 2 present, and 25 not voting.
Congressional Debates on the 1935 Act. Full text of Senate and House floor debates on the 1935 Act. Passage of the 1935 Act. Dates and vote tallies for passage of the Social Security Act of 1935. Main Provisions of the 1935 Act. Set of charts summarizing the major provisions of the law.
On August 15, 1935, the Social Security Act established a system of old-age benefits for workers, benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and the physically handicapped.
On August 14, 1935, the Social Security Act established a system of old-age benefits for workers, benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and the physically handicapped.
TITLE VII-SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD ESTABLISHMENT SECTION 701 . There is hereby established a Social Security Board (in this Act referred to as the " Board ") to be composed of three members to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate .
The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. It established Social Security benefits throughout the country that serve as a major source of income for elderly and disabled U.S. citizens and their dependents.