GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

H	1 

HOUSE RESOLUTION 2411

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Sponsors: Representatives Lutz, Jack Hunt; and Buchanan.
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Referred to:  Rules Suspended.
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July 26, 1990

A HOUSE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO ENSURE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
Whereas, the United States Congress amended the Social Security Act in 1972 (Public Law 92-603) to increase retirement benefits to reflect cost-of-living increases; and
Whereas, a technical flaw in the amended benefit formula overcompensated people who retired after 1972; and
Whereas, Congress corrected its error by amending the Social Security Act in 1977 (Public Law 95-216) to bring benefits back to historical levels, and phased in the reduction over five years, affecting individuals born between 1917 and 1921, called the "Notch”years; and
Whereas, the phase-in period has not provided a smooth transition, but has resulted in "Notch Babies”receiving as much as three thousand dollars ($3,000) per year less in benefits than people who have similar work histories but were born in 1916; and
Whereas, members of Congress have for several years tried to pass legislation that would establish a uniform benefit formula to treat those born in the "Notch”years more equitably; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives of the State of North Carolina is committed to equitable distribution of Social Security benefits and feels that the continued inequities in benefits received by persons born during the "Notch”years undermines public confidence in the Social Security system;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  The House of Representatives of the General Assembly urges Congress to pass legislation to ensure equitable distribution of Social Security benefits paid to those born between 1917 and 1921.
Sec. 2.  The House of Representatives further urges the President of the United States to sign this legislation so that the Social Security system will once again provide equal retirement benefits to all deserving individuals.
Sec. 3.  The Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary of the United States Senate, the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, and to every member of the congressional delegation from North Carolina.
Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.