For the private relief of Ruth Hairston by waiver of a filing deadline for appeal from a ruling relating to her application for a survivor annuity.
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Became Private Law No: 106-9.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 660 from the 106th Congress, provides private relief to Ruth Hairston by waiving a filing deadline for her appeal related to a survivor annuity application. The bill was introduced in the House and subsequently became Private Law No: 106-9 on November 9, 2000. It addresses a specific administrative procedural issue concerning the timing of an appeal rather than establishing broad policy changes or new programs.
H.R. 660 grants a one-time waiver of a filing deadline for Ruth Hairston's survivor annuity appeal, resolving a private matter through legislation that was signed into law.
- The bill waives a filing deadline for an appeal related to a survivor annuity application.
- It is a private law focused solely on relief for an individual, Ruth Hairston.
- The legislation was enacted and became Private Law No: 106-9 on November 9, 2000.
['Ruth Hairston, the individual petitioner seeking relief', 'Relevant federal agencies administering survivor annuities, such as the Office of Personnel Management']
['The bill creates an exception to standard filing deadlines which could raise questions about consistency in administrative procedures.', 'There may be limited oversight or precedent for waiving deadlines in similar cases, potentially affecting future claims.', 'No information is provided on cost or administrative impact, which could be relevant for agency processing.']
This bill is an example of private legislation, which Congress occasionally passes to address individual cases that do not fall under general laws. Such bills are typically considered separately from broader policy legislation and reflect a legislative mechanism to provide relief in specific circumstances.
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['Potential precedent for future private relief cases involving waiver of administrative deadlines.', 'Possible administrative adjustments by agencies to handle exceptions granted by private laws.']
As a private law addressing a single individual's case, this bill highlights the use of legislative authority to override standard administrative procedures. Transparency about the criteria and frequency of such waivers is important to ensure consistent application and oversight. The absence of a full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific provisions.
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