Thread: Rep. Culberson,Disapproval of a Totalization Agreement

Rep. Culberson Seeks Cosponsors for a Resolution Expressing Disapproval of a Totalization Agreement between the United States and Mexico



Washington, Apr 20 - Since 1978, the U.S. has entered into 20 totalization agreements with other countries, which allow the U.S. Social Security program to coordinate with comparable programs in other countries. On June 29, 2004, the Social Security Administration signed a totalization agreement with Mexico. The agreement is now being reviewed by the State Department and the White House. Once approved, Congress will have 60 days to vote for or against the agreement. If Congress does not act within 60 days, the agreement will automatically become law. Because Mexicans represent a large share of non-citizens in the U.S., this immeasurable cost could place an unbearable strain on our Social Security system.






Congressman Tom Price is Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC).

http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/News/Docu ... tID=122943

Totalization with Mexico would be suicide for our social security system. We also need to plug up the gaping SSI leakage to foreign nationals, too.

Forgive the ignorance, but what does a totalization agreement re Social Security entail? Do we send money to Mexico that we collect for SS from their nationals here (like the bracero program?) or is it we support these illegals in the their retirement?

Originally Posted by vortex

Forgive the ignorance, but what does a totalization agreement re Social Security entail? Do we send money to Mexico that we collect for SS from their nationals here (like the bracero program?) or is it we support these illegals in the their retirement?

This allows Mexicans that worked in Mexico to claim their years of employment in Mexico towards benefits in the U.S. Example: Pedro worked 15 years in Mexico, Pedro only has to work for 5 years in the U.S. to be eligible for Social Security. Legal status dose not matter.

Related:
"The U.S. Social Security Totalization Agreement with Mexico"
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-148326.html

A few years ago I heard that it was approved by congress and was ready for president Bush's signature.