Social Security Amendments of 1977

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Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addressed funding issues
retirement age
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:Social_Security_Act
eligibility criteria
survivor benefits
work incentives
gptkbp:created new benefit categories
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:1977
gptkbp:established new reporting requirements
gptkbp:focuses_on financial stability of Social Security
gptkbp:has_expansion benefits for disabled workers
gptkbp:historical_debate gptkb:legislation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Social Security Amendments of 1977
gptkbp:impact increased benefits
gptkbp:includes cost-of-living adjustments
provisions for dependents
provisions for Medicare
provisions for automatic adjustments
gptkbp:increased minimum benefits
gptkbp:influenced future Social Security legislation
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkbp:is_affected_by millions of Americans
state programs
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Social_Security_Administration
gptkbp:led_to increased scrutiny of Social Security
gptkbp:passes_through both houses of Congress
gptkbp:purpose to improve the Social Security program
gptkbp:resulted_in higher payroll taxes
gptkbp:set_in new benefit formulas
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Jimmy_Carter
gptkbp:was controversial
a bipartisan effort
a response to demographic changes
a response to economic conditions
a legislative milestone
a landmark legislation in U. S. history
a significant change in Social Security policy
a comprehensive reform measure
a critical component of the welfare state
a key part of social welfare policy
a legislative response to inflation
a reflection of changing societal values
a response to public demand for better benefits
a response to the needs of families
a response to the needs of the disabled
a response to the needs of the elderly
a response to the needs of workers
an effort to enhance benefits
part of a series of amendments
signed into law on May 7, 1977
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Social_Security_Amendments_of_1972
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