Pension Policy Commission Act
Public Law 96-14 · S. 532 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on May 24, 1979 · Labor and Employment
Sponsor: Sen. David Pryor (D-AR)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Ted Stevens
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Pension Policy Commission Act - Authorizes the continued operation of the President's Commission on Pension Policy for two years following the enactment of this Act. Directs the Commission to: (1) identify problems facing the Nation's retirement system; (2) formulate recommendations for a national retirement income policy; (3) consult on a regular basis with Congressional committees having jurisdiction over the Commission's work; and (4) report its findings to Congress and the President.
Requires the Commission to ensure that it maintains its independence from other officers and employees of the Government and any other person with special interest in its actions.
Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- May 24, 1979Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-14.
- May 16, 1979PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- May 15, 1979PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- May 14, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Apr 30, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Apr 18, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Mar 5, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.