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A bill to require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.

7/26/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4794

Bill 118 s 4794, also known as the "Social Security Terminology Modernization Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require the Social Security Administration to update the terminology used in its rules, regulations, guidance, and other materials. The bill seeks to modernize the language used by the Administration to better reflect the diverse and inclusive society in which we live.

Specifically, the bill calls for the removal of outdated and potentially offensive terms such as "alien" and "handicapped" from Social Security Administration materials. Instead, the bill proposes the use of more respectful and inclusive language that is in line with current societal norms.

The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background or identity, feel respected and valued when interacting with the Social Security Administration. By updating the terminology used in its materials, the Administration can better serve the needs of all Americans and promote a more inclusive and welcoming environment. Overall, Bill 118 s 4794 represents a step towards modernizing the language used by the Social Security Administration and promoting a more respectful and inclusive society.

Current Status of Bill S 4794

Bill S 4794 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4794 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024.  Bill S 4794's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4794

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4794

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4794

A bill to require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.
A bill to require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.

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