Other names for this bill...

This bill typically is referred to by the acronym for Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons - CUFF.

Also, an identical bill was introduced in the Senate as S-1758.

This bill expands those who can be denied Social Security

Current U.S. Code prohibits those in jail or fleeing arrest from receiving Social Security payments.

This bill would expand that to exclude those who merely have an arrest warrant issued against them - provided the warrant is for a felony or an alleged violation of probation or parole - regardless of whether they have been convicted of a crime.

You can read the part of the U.S. Code here.

Most victims would be the the poor or senior citizens

Most of the people whose benefits get cut off will be those with the most need - and it would be taken without due process since a conviction no longer would be required.

Removing the requirement for a conviction points out an inconsistency in the bill's name. Current law already provides for Social Security to be withheld from fugitives. This law would penalize those who are not fugitives, but who might not even be aware of a warrant against them.

The nonprofit organization Justice in Aging states that many people have warrants issued simply for being unable to pay a fine, and Social Security may be their only source of income.

For more, read the Justice in Aging report.

More information

You can find more details about this bill at GovTrack.us.