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NDRN Opposes New Regulations Governing Treatment of Immigrant Children in U.S. Custody
August 21, 2019
DHS and HHS made an announcement that it will issue a final regulation on the apprehension, processing, care, and custody of immigrant children.
Press Release - Employment
House Passes Increase to the Minimum Wage, Ends Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities
July 18, 2019
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and phase out section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a provision that permits employers to pay some people with disabilities even less…
Press Release - Representative Payees
Trump Signs Legislation Protecting Beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Benefits
April 13, 2018
WASHINGTON – President Trump has signed into law legislation that will increase oversight and protection for some of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens. The bill, called the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act (H.R. 4547), will increase independent oversight of the Social Security Administration’s Representative Payee Program.
Press Release - Representative Payees
House of Representatives Creates New Protection and Advocacy for Social Security Beneficiaries
February 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – Last night the United States House of Representative passed H.R. 4547, the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, with a 396-0 vote.
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