Public Law 109-478 · H.R. 5483 · Became law January 12, 2007

Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act

Official title: “To increase the disability earning limitation under the Railroad Retirement Act and to index the amount of allowable earnings consistent with increases in the substantial gainful activity dollar amount under the Social Security Act.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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